Venerate
Museums, religious holidays, and sports legends all ask for a verb stronger than like but softer than worship.
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To regard with great respect or reverence; to honor deeply.
Memory trick
VENERATE shares roots with "venerable", what you hold in high honor.
Examples
Many cultures venerate ancestors with annual rituals.
He did not venerate tradition for its own sake, only what still worked.
The community venerated the teacher who had mentored generations.
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Etymology
From Latin venerari "to worship, honor," from Venus "love, charm" (related to veneration).
Usage Notes
More formal than “respect.” Often used for elders, traditions, or figures of moral authority.
Real-life contexts
Use for mentors: "I venerate the coaches who shaped my career."
Use for values: "We venerate craft over hustle theater."
Use carefully: "Venerate" can sound religious, match tone.
Common Mistakes
Venerate is not romantic love; it is deep respect or reverence.
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