Meaning & use
Venerated
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Regarded with deep respect or reverence, typically because of great age, wisdom, achievement, or holiness.
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The elderly scholar was venerated throughout the university for his decades of research.
Ancestors are venerated in many cultures through annual rituals and offerings.
A note on using this word
From Latin 'venerari,' meaning to worship or regard with awe; often used of saints, elders, or historical figures.
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