venerate
/ˈvenəreɪt/
CEFR level C2Topic SocietyWord #7212 in the learning path
崇敬；敬仰
Definitions
v. To regard someone or something with deep respect.
崇敬；敬仰
Example
People here venerate the elder who founded this school.
这里的人们十分敬仰创办这所学校的长者。
Many societies venerate historic buildings because they represent shared cultural achievements and a connection with the past.
许多社会十分尊崇历史建筑，因为它们代表着共同的文化成就以及与过去的联系。
Collocations
- venerate ancestors
- venerate as a hero
- widely venerated
Word family
- veneration (n.)
- venerable (adj.)
Synonyms
- revere
- honour
Antonyms
- despise
Usage tip
正式用词，比respect语气强；后面直接接宾语。
FAQ
- What does venerate mean?
- To regard someone or something with deep respect.
- How is venerate pronounced?
- UK /ˈvenəreɪt/, US /ˈvenəreɪt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
