Definition of "venerate" []

• To regard with respect, reverence, or heartfelt deference. See Synonyms at revere1. (verb-transitive)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

• "All-Pure Mother of God, and in faith we hold in honour and venerate σαρξ) is the Greek word for "flesh"."
• "Was Mitt Romney rejected by the same people that "venerate" Michelle Obama?"
• "Of course Catholics say they don't do this - they simply "venerate" Mary and if this were so, then there is really little between Catholic and Protestant theologically, except on the middle-man status of the confessional."