Word · CEFR C1 · Frequency #33202
venerate
/ˈvenəreit/
verb
崇敬；敬仰；尊崇
to treat someone or something with great respect and reverence
- 1.
To treat with great respect and deference.
以极大的尊重和敬意对待。
- 2.
To revere or hold in awe.
崇敬或敬畏。
以极大的尊重和敬意对待。；崇敬或敬畏。；尊敬；崇敬；崇拜
In use
Many families venerate their elders during the festival.
She venerates her former teacher as a source of wisdom.
The old temple is still venerated by local villagers.
venerate sb/sth
They venerate their ancestors through rituals.
他们通过仪式崇敬祖先。
venerate sb/sth as sth
as后接身份或属性。
The statue is venerated as a sacred symbol.
这尊雕像被尊奉为神圣的象征。
venerate sb/sth for sth
for后接原因。
He is venerated for his wisdom and kindness.
Connections
Learner notes
Grammar Note
通常用于正式或宗教语境，后接名词或代词作宾语。
Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 1，建议结合例句记忆，而不是只背中文释义。
Learn the forms together
页面下方列出了常见词形变化。学习时注意它们在句子中的语法位置。
Dictionary facts from ECDICT, OCTANOVE, WIKTIONARY.