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venerar

[vɛ.nɛ.ˈɾaɾ]
verb
to venerate, to revere, to worship
1. to regard with deep respect, reverence, or religious devotion
Many Catholics venerate saints.
Muitos católicos veneram santos.
2. to honor or show respect to someone or something considered sacred or worthy
The ancient civilization venerated the sun god.
A civilização antiga venerava o deus do sol.
Synonyms
adorarreverenciarhonrarrespeitarexaltar
Antonyms
desrespeitarprofanarinsultardepreciar

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
venerar
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
venerar
No significant regional variation
São Paulo
venerar
No significant regional variation
Portugal
venerar
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

venerar a memória de alguém
venerar como um deus
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