tr.v. ven·er·at·ed, ven·er·at·ing, ven·er·ates To regard with deep respect or reverence. See Synonyms at revere1. [Latin venerārī, venerāt-, to venerate, from venus, vener-, love, desire; see wen-1 in the Appendix of Indo-European roots.] vener·a′tor n. |
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