VENERATE: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for VENERATE?

Need another word that means the same as “venerate”? Find 6 synonyms and 30 related words for “venerate” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Venerate” are: fear, revere, reverence, revered, esteemed, honoured

Venerate as a Verb

Definitions of "Venerate" as a verb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “venerate” as a verb can have the following definitions:

• Regard with great respect; revere.
• Regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of.

Synonyms of "Venerate" as a verb (6 Words)

esteemed	Regard highly; think much of.
fear	Avoid doing something because one is afraid. I fear for the city with this madman let loose in it.
honoured	Bestow honor or rewards upon.
revere	Regard with feelings of respect and reverence consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of. C zanne s still lifes were revered by his contemporaries.
revered	Regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of.
reverence	Regard with feelings of respect and reverence consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of. The many divine beings reverenced by Hindu tradition.

Usage Examples of "Venerate" as a verb

• Philip of Beverley was venerated as a saint.
• We venerate genius.

Associations of "Venerate" (30 Words)

admiration	The feeling aroused by something strange and surprising. They were lost in admiration of the scenery.
admire	Look at (something impressive or attractive) with pleasure. I admire your courage.
adoration	Worship; veneration. It was enough to earn him the adoration of the fans.
adored	Regarded with deep or rapturous love (especially as if for a god. Adored grandchildren.
benediction	The state of being blessed. He said the benediction.
blessing	A person’s sanction or support. It s a blessing we re alive.
canonize	Treat or regard as being above reproach or of great significance. After he was shown to have performed a miracle the priest was canonized.
commend	Present as suitable for approval or acceptance recommend. Most one roomed flats have little to commend them.
congratulate	Pride or congratulate oneself for an achievement. She congratulated herself on her powers of deduction.
defer	Postpone the conscription of (someone. He was no longer deferred from the draft.
deference	Courteous regard for people’s feelings. His deference to her wishes was very flattering.
deify	Exalt to the position of a God. These young men deify financial success.
esteem	The condition of being honored esteemed or respected or well regarded. He was held in high esteem by colleagues.
exalt	Raise in rank, character, or status. Romanticism liberated the imagination and exalted the emotions.
flatter	Lavish praise and compliments on (someone), often insincerely and with the aim of furthering one’s own interests. The final scoreline flattered England.
glowing	The amount of electromagnetic radiation leaving or arriving at a point on a surface. Glowing praise.
homage	Respectful deference. A man doing homage to his personal lord.
honor	The state of being honored. We honor checks and drafts.
idolatry	The worship of idols. We must not allow our idolatry of art to obscure issues of political significance.
idolize	Love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol. Many teenagers idolized the Beatles.
laud	Praise, glorify, or honor. The obituary lauded him as a great statesman and soldier.
laudatory	(of speech or writing) expressing praise and commendation. Enthusiastic and laudatory articles.
obeisance	A gesture expressing deferential respect, such as a bow or curtsy. She made a deep obeisance.
praise	Offering words of homage as an act of worship. We praise God for past blessings.
respect	The state of being admired or respected. He inspires respect.
respectful	Feeling or manifesting veneration. They sit in respectful silence.
revere	Regard with feelings of respect and reverence consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of. C zanne s still lifes were revered by his contemporaries.
reverence	Regard with feelings of respect and reverence consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of. The many divine beings reverenced by Hindu tradition.
veneration	Religious zeal; the willingness to serve God. The traditional veneration of saints.
worship	The activity of worshipping. Worship of the Mother Goddess.