venerate

Meanings

• Verb

  To honor (someone or something) with great respect, often through religious rituals or ceremonies.

  - "People often venerate their ancestors by visiting their graves."
  - "The saint is venerated by the faithful for her miraculous powers."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈvɛnəɹeɪt/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈvɛnəɹeɪt/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with venerate
adulate , meditate , animate , contemplate

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Variants

List of all variants of venerate that leads to same result
venerate , venerated , venerates , venerating , venerator , venerators , vererates

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Forms

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venerated, venerating, venerates, veneratedly

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Etymology

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From Latin veneratus, past participle of venerare 'to honor, to venerate'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'venerate' is derived from the Latin word 'venerare', which means 'to honor, to venerate'.

2. In some religions, it is customary to venerate saints by lighting candles and leaving offerings at their shrines.

3. The ancient Romans had temples dedicated to various gods, and it was customary to venerate these gods by making offerings and performing rituals.

4. In literature, the word 'venerate' is often used to describe the deep respect and admiration characters have for each other or for certain ideals.

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Related Concepts

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1. reverence: A feeling of deep respect for someone or something, often accompanied by awe or fear.

2. worship: The act of showing deep respect and devotion to a deity or idol.

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Culture

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The term 'venerate' has been used extensively in religious and cultural contexts. In many religions, deities are venerated through rituals, offerings, and prayers. In literature, the word is used to describe the deep respect and admiration characters have for each other or for certain ideals. It can also be used metaphorically to describe the reverence one feels for nature or art.

How to Memorize "venerate"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a group of people bowing before a statue, offering flowers and incense as a sign of respect.
   - Visualize yourself in a temple, surrounded by intricately carved statues of gods and goddesses.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'venerate' with the image of a crowd of people bowing before a statue.
   - Think of the word 'reverence' when you see the word 'venerate'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase such as 'Venerate means to respect and revere.'
   - Use the acronym V-E-R-E-R-A-T-E to remember the meaning: 'Venerate, Every Respect And Total Esteem'.

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