venerate

The word “venerate” has 3 syllables: ven-er-ate

It's pronounced as /ˈvɛnəˌreɪt/

What is synonym and antonym for venerate?

In the thesaurus, “venerate” has 37 synonyms and 30 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for venerate along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for venerate

admire
adore
apotheosize
appreciate
be in awe of
canonize
cherish
deify
delight
dignify
esteem
exalt
extol
extoll
glorify
gratify
hallow
hold in awe
honor
idolize
laud
lionize
look up to
love
magnify
please
praise
put on a pedestal
regard
respect
revere
reverence
satisfy
think highly of
treasure
value
worship

Antonyms for venerate

abhor
affront
blaspheme
condemn
defame
denounce
desecrate
despise
detest
dishonor
dislike
disparage
displease
disregard
disrespect
hate
insult
libel
malign
offend
outrage
pique
profane
ridicule
scorn
slander
slight
slur
smear
violate

Meanings of venerate

verb
1. To treat with great respect and deference.
2. To revere or hold in awe.

Example Sentences

Many cultures venerate their ancestors through rituals and ceremonies.
The ancient temple was built to venerate the gods of harvest and fertility.
Scholars venerate the works of Shakespeare for their enduring literary brilliance.
In some countries, people venerate political leaders almost like saints.
The community deeply venerates the local hero who sacrificed his life for others during the war.

On this page you'll find 67 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to venerate, such as: abhor, admire, adore, affront, apotheosize, appreciate, be in awe of.

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