v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Venerated p. pr. & vb. n. Venerating. ] [ L. veneratus, p. p. of venerari to venerate; akin to Venus Venus, Skr. van to like, to wish, and E. winsome. See Winsome. ] To regard with reverential respect; to honor with mingled respect and awe; to reverence; to revere; as, we venerate parents and elders. [ 1913 Webster ] And seemed to venerate the sacred shade. Dryden. [ 1913 Webster ] I do not know a man more to be venerated for uprightness of heart and loftiness of genius. Sir W. Scott. [ 1913 Webster ] Syn. -- To reverence; revere; adore; respect. [ 1913 Webster ] |