venerate
1 of 1verb/ˈvɛnəˌreɪt/
Forms:venerates,venerating,venerated,venerated
1
to feel or display a great amount of respect toward something or someone
C2transitive- The community venerated the wise elder for her wisdom and guidance.
- Our community is actively venerating the memory of our founding members.
- The artist's work has been venerated by art critics and enthusiasts alike.
- The religious group venerates the saints through prayer and rituals.
- The ceremony was held to venerate the cultural artifacts from the past.