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
- To treat with great respect and deference.
- 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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