Venerated: meaning, definitions and examples

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venerated

 

[ ˈvɛnəˌreɪtɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

in a religious context

Regarded with great respect and reverence, usually in a religious or spiritual context. People venerated as saints are often seen as holy and worthy of devotion.

Synonyms

adore, honor, respect, revere, worship

Examples of usage

  • The ancient temple was venerated as a sacred place of worship.
  • She is venerated by her followers as a living saint.
  • His teachings are venerated by millions around the world.
  • The venerated relics were displayed in a special shrine.
  • The venerated tradition has been passed down for generations.

Translations

Translations of the word "venerated" in other languages:

🇵🇹 venerado

🇮🇳 सम्मानित

🇩🇪 verehrt

🇮🇩 dihormati

🇺🇦 шанований

🇵🇱 czczony

🇯🇵 崇拝される

🇫🇷 vénéré

🇪🇸 venerado

🇹🇷 saygıdeğer

🇰🇷 존경받는

🇸🇦 مبجل

🇨🇿 uctívaný

🇸🇰 uctievaný

🇨🇳 受尊敬的

🇸🇮 častitljiv

🇮🇸 virðulegur

🇰🇿 құрметті

🇬🇪 პატივცემული

🇦🇿 hörmətli

🇲🇽 venerado

Word origin

The word 'venerated' comes from the Latin word 'veneratus', which is the past participle of 'venerari' meaning 'to reverence, adore, worship'. The concept of veneration has been present in various cultures throughout history, often in relation to religious figures, sacred objects, or traditions. It signifies a deep respect and admiration for something or someone considered worthy of reverence.

See also: venerable, venerating, veneration.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,920, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.