1. regarding with deep respect and reverence; honoring as sacred or worthy of great respect
Usage: present participle of venerate

Examples

• The community is venerating the memory of their fallen hero.
• She spent her life venerating the teachings of ancient philosophers.
• The pilgrims were venerating the sacred relics in the cathedral.
• Many cultures have traditions of venerating their ancestors.
• The students were venerating their beloved professor on his retirement.
• The museum displays artifacts that people have been venerating for centuries.