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ven·er·ate (ven′ə rāt′)
transitive verb venerated -·at′ed, venerating -·at′·ing
to look upon with feelings of deep respect; regard as venerable; revere
Etymology: < L veneratus, pp. of venerari, to worship, reverence < venus (gen. veneris), love: see Venus
Related Forms:
- venerator ven′·era′·tor noun
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