Venerating: meaning, definitions and examples
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venerating
[ ˈvenəˌreɪtɪŋ ]
show respect
To venerate means to regard with great respect or reverence. It is to honor or worship, often in a religious context.
Synonyms
admire, respect, revere, worship
Examples of usage
- The community venerated the local priest for his selfless service.
- She venerated the ancient traditions of her ancestors.
regard as holy
To venerate can also mean to consider something or someone as holy or sacred, deserving reverence or worship.
Synonyms
esteem, honor, idolize, praise
Examples of usage
- The relics were venerated as objects of great spiritual significance.
- Many cultures venerate their ancestors through rituals and ceremonies.
Translations
Translations of the word "venerating" in other languages:
🇵🇹 venerar
🇮🇳 पूजन करना (Pūjan karnā)
🇩🇪 verehrend
🇮🇩 menghormati
🇺🇦 шанувати
🇵🇱 czcić
🇯🇵 崇拝する (すうはいする, sūhai suru)
🇫🇷 vénérer
🇪🇸 venerar
🇹🇷 saygı göstermek
🇰🇷 숭배하다 (sungbae hada)
🇸🇦 يوقر (yuwaqqir)
🇨🇿 uctívat
🇸🇰 uctievať
🇨🇳 崇敬 (chóngjìng)
🇸🇮 častiti
🇮🇸 virða
🇰🇿 құрметтеу (qúrmetteu)
🇬🇪 პატივისცემა (pat'ivists'ema)
🇦🇿 hörmət etmək
🇲🇽 venerar
Word origin
The word "venerate" originated from the Latin word "veneratus", which means "worshiped" or "revered". It has been used in English since the 17th century to describe the act of showing deep respect or reverence towards something or someone, especially in a religious or ceremonial context.
See also: venerable, venerated, veneration.