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Pronunciation / Transliteration: /fɛɐ̯ˈʔeːʁən/
"Die Anhänger verehren ihren spirituellen Meister zutiefst."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
To regard with deep respect; to revere or hold in sacred awe.
"The community gathers annually to venerate the memory of their founding elders." - 2
To treat with pious reverence, specifically within a religious or traditional context.
"Believers travel from afar to venerate the sacred relics housed in the cathedral."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Latin verb venerari, meaning to worship, reverence, or pay homage to, stemming from venus meaning charm, affection, or sexual love. Entering Middle English in the 15th century via Old French or directly from Latin, the term has historically retained its core sense of regarding someone or something with profound respect and religious or moral awe.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Venerate" is said worldwide
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vénérer
Transliteration: /ve.ne.ʁe/
"Les fidèles viennent vénérer les reliques du saint."
verehren
Transliteration: /fɛɐ̯ˈʔeːʁən/
"Die Anhänger verehren ihren spirituellen Meister zutiefst."
venerare
Transliteration: /ve.neˈra.re/
"È tradizione venerare gli antenati in questa cultura."
venerar
Transliteration: /be.neˈɾaɾ/
"Muchos peregrinos acuden a venerar a la Virgen."
venerar
Transliteration: /vẽ.neˈɾaɾ/
"O povo costuma venerar os heróis da pátria."
पूजा करना
Transliteration: pūjā karnā
"लोग मंदिरों में भगवान की पूजा करना अपना कर्तव्य मानते हैं।"
敬重
Transliteration: jìng zhòng
"我们应该敬重那些为社会做出贡献的人。"
경배하다
Transliteration: gyeongbaehada
"신도들은 제단 앞에서 경배하다."
崇敬する
Transliteration: sūkei suru
"彼は祖先を崇敬する心を常に持っています。"
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