venerate

/ˈvɛnəˌreɪt/
verb
  1. To regard with great respect or reverence; to honor deeply.
    • The students venerate their teacher for her decades of dedication.
    • Many cultures venerate their ancestors through special ceremonies.
    • People from around the world come to venerate the relics at the shrine.
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