venerating

/ˈvɛnəˌreɪtɪŋ/
adjective
  1. Showing or feeling great respect or reverence.
    • The crowd had a venerating attitude as the ceremony began.
    • She gave the ancient manuscript a venerating glance.
    • His venerating tone made it clear how much he admired the founder.
verb
  1. Present participle of venerate; the act of regarding with great respect.
    • The community is venerating the elder at a special dinner tonight.
    • They are venerating the memory of the fallen soldiers.
    • By venerating these traditions, we keep our history alive.
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