venerate
/ˈvenəreɪt/ (bre, ipa) · [vˈɛnɚˌet] /ˈvenəreɪt/ (ame, ipa) · [vˈɛnɚˌet] /ˈve-nə-ˌrāt How to pronounce venerate (audio)/ (ame, mw)
venerate — verb
- veneratepresent simple I / you / we / they
- venerateshe / she / it
- veneratedpast simple
- venerating-ing form
1. to feel or show very great respect for someone or something, especially because
to feel or show very great respect for someone or something, especially because they are old, wise, or have a special connection to religion, tradition, or history
Many cultures venerate their elders and seek their advice on important family matters.
transitive: venerate + elders/ancestors
The monks in the temple venerate the ancient statue as a symbol of peace and wisdom.
venerate + object + as + complement
Takeshi still venerates his grandfather, who taught him how to carve wood by hand.
The old teacher was venerated by generations of students for her patience and kindness.
In rural Japan, the cedar trees around the shrine are venerated as sacred spirits.
- revere
similar intensity, often used for religious or spiritual figures; slightly more emotional than venerate
- honour
broader and less formal; can describe everyday acts of recognition, not necessarily deep reverence
- worship
specifically religious or ritual devotion; implies prayer or ceremony, which venerate does not require
- respect
much more general and less intense; the default word for everyday polite admiration
- despise
to feel strong dislike or hatred toward someone or something
- disrespect
to show a lack of respect or politeness
文法句型
venerate + object
venerate + object + as + complement
be venerated + by + agent
用法筆記
Formal register; significantly stronger than respect. Venerate suggests an almost reverent admiration, often for people or things considered sacred, very old, or historically important. Frequently used in the passive voice with a by-agent phrase.