venerate
/ˈvɛnəɹeɪt/
Group 6Difficulty 2/3
Definition
- (verb)
- To regard with great respect; to revere GRE
Example in Context
The community venerated the elder scholar, whose decades of selfless service had touched the lives of virtually every family in the neighborhood.
Synonyms
revererespecthonor
Etymology
To regard with great respect — to revere.
- venerari (Latin) — to regard with reverence
Memory Aid
🙏Sounds like “venerate”
Imagine a fanatical fan saying 'I VENERATE you!' with a worshiping pose — over the top!
Visual Association
🌟A crowd gathered around a stage, lifting their hands in awe at a celebrity being honored.
Semantic Clusters
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does “venerate” mean on the GRE?
venerate (verb) means “To regard with great respect; to revere”. The community venerated the elder scholar, whose decades of selfless service had touched the lives of virtually every family in the neighborhood.
How to remember “venerate” for the GRE?
Mnemonic: “venerate” sounds like “venerate”. Imagine a fanatical fan saying 'I VENERATE you!' with a worshiping pose — over the top!
What are synonyms for “venerate”?
Common synonyms: revere, respect, honor.