venerate
intermediateB2/ˈvɛnəreɪt/ · ven-er-ate
To regard with great respect; to revere.
Meanings
To regard with great respect; to revere.
بہت زیادہ احترام کے ساتھ دیکھنا؛ عزت کرنا۔
احترام کرنا
ihtiraam karna
Common Collocations
- venerate ancestors
- venerate religious figures
- venerate nature
Example Sentences
People often venerate their ancestors during religious ceremonies.
لوگ اکثر مذہبی تقریبوں کے دوران اپنے آباؤ اجداد کا احترام کرتے ہیں۔
Log aksar mazhabi taqreebon ke doran apne abao ajdad ka ehtiraam karte hain.
Many cultures venerate the wisdom of the elderly.
بہت سی ثقافتیں بزرگوں کی حکمت کا احترام کرتی ہیں۔
Bohat si saqafatain buzurgon ki hikmat ka ehtiraam karti hain.
In some religions, followers venerate holy texts as divine.
کچھ مذاہب میں، پیروکار مقدس متون کا احترام خدا کی طرح کرتے ہیں۔
Kuch mazhab mein, pirowkar muqaddas matoon ka ehtiraam khuda ki tarah karte hain.
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💡 Memory Tip
Imagine venerating a beloved figure in your culture.
A candle being lit in front of a statue or portrait of someone respected.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
ہم شمع کی طرح ہوں ، کہ ہر ایک کے دل کو روشن کریں.
Hum sham'a ki tarah hon, ke har aik ke dil ko roshan karein.
Let us be like the candle that enlightens every heart.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
جس کی عزت ہو، اس کی قدر کرو.
Jis ki izzat ho, us ki qadr karo.
Respect those who are respected.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "venerari" — to worship, to revere
First known use: 14th century
The term 'venerate' originated from the Latin word 'venerari', which means to hold in high regard or to worship. It has been incorporated into English since the late Middle Ages, mirroring the developing attitudes towards reverence and respect.