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 ]
(v) regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of, Syn. fear, venerate, revere, Example:Fear God as your father; We venerate genius