Venerate



GRE 蓝宝 Barron

解释

GRE 红宝书

• v.崇敬, 敬仰
• ［英］ v.崇敬, 敬仰 ( to regard with reverential respect or with admiring deference)
• ［记］ vener ( 尊敬) +ate -> 尊敬;
• ［同］ 参考: venerable ( 值得敬重的)

Webster Collegiate

transitive verb (-ated; -ating)

• Etymology: Latin veneratus, past participle of venerari, from vener-, venus love, charm — more at win
• Date: circa 1623
• 1. to regard with reverential respect or with admiring deference
• 2. to honor (as an icon or a relic) with a ritual act of devotion
• Synonyms: see revere
• ? venerator noun

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