venerate

/ˈvenəreɪt/ (bre, ipa) · [vˈɛnɚˌet] /ˈvenəreɪt/ (ame, ipa) · [vˈɛnɚˌet] /ˈve-nə-ˌrāt How to pronounce venerate (audio)/ (ame, mw)

venerate — 動詞

  • 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

1.動詞及物C1
釋義

崇敬；敬仰

懷著極深敬意，尤指對神聖或重要的人事物

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

例句

Many cultures venerate their elders and seek their advice on important family matters.

許多文化都崇敬年長者，並就重要的家庭事務徵詢他們的意見。

transitive: venerate + elders/ancestors

The monks in the temple venerate the ancient statue as a symbol of peace and wisdom.

寺廟裡的僧侶崇敬這尊古老的雕像，將其視為和平與智慧的象徵。

venerate + object + as + complement

同義詞
  • 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

反義詞
  • 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.

常見錯誤

❌I venerate my math teacher for explaining algebra clearly.
✅I deeply respect my math teacher for explaining algebra clearly.
💡Venerate is too strong for everyday appreciation; use respect for ordinary admiration.
❌She venerated the delicious cake her aunt baked.
✅She really enjoyed the delicious cake her aunt baked.
💡Venerate is reserved for people, objects, or traditions that inspire awe or deep honour, not for food or simple pleasures.