Venerate Definition & Meaning

venerate
verb
  1. regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of; "Fear God as your father"; "We venerate genius"

"Venerate" in song lyrics

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  • "a sentence with the word venerate"
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