venerating
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ven·er·ate
(vĕn′ə-rāt′)tr.v. ven·er·at·ed, ven·er·at·ing, ven·er·ates
To regard with deep respect or reverence. See Synonyms at revere1.
[Latin venerārī, venerāt-, to venerate, from venus, vener-, love, desire; see wen- in Indo-European roots.]
ven′er·a′tor n.
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Adj. | 1. | venerating - feeling or manifesting veneration reverent - feeling or showing profound respect or veneration; "maintained a reverent silence" |
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