Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

venerate

/ˈvɛnəɹeɪt/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.28 in modern English

Syllables
ven-er-ate
IPA
/ˈvɛnəɹeɪt/
11
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
3
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To treat with great respect and deference.

Transitive verb

verb

To revere or hold in awe.

Transitive verb

Example Sentences

Etymology

First attested in 1623; borrowed from Latin venerātus, perfect active participle of veneror (“to worship, venerate”), see -ate (verb-forming suffix).

Origin

Usage

Inflected Forms

venerates (present, singular) venerating (participle, present) venerated (participle, past) venerated (past)

Derived Forms

misvenerate overvenerate venerator

Frequently Paired Words

venerable venerant veneration venerative

Synonyms

esteem honor look up to idolize lay store by prize hallow put store by put store in rate regard respect

Rhymes With

generate regenerate great state wait late date rate hate straight love-hate eight

Questions

How do you pronounce venerate?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈvɛnəɹeɪt/.
What does venerate mean?
To treat with great respect and deference.
Where does venerate come from?
First known use: First attested in 1623.

How to pronounce venerate

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