venerate
verb
To regard with great respect; to revere; to honor as sacred.
Etymology
From Latin veneratus, past participle of venerari "to worship, revere," from venus "love, desire." Related to Venus, the goddess of love.
Examples in Use
- 1.
"Many cultures venerate their ancestors."
- 2.
"The ancient tree was venerated by local communities."
- 3.
"She was venerated for her lifetime of humanitarian work."
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Fun Fact
Venerable and venerate share the root of Venus (goddess of love/beauty). The connection is through the idea of something worthy of love and devotion. "Venereal" also comes from Venus.
Word Game Tips
Letters: 8 letters (V, E, N, E, R, A, T, E)
Scrabble Value: 11 points
Tip: Look for common letter combinations like "VE" at the start of words.
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