- Today's Word
Venerate
VEN-uh-rayt
Definition
- (verb) To deeply respect, admire, or hold in high regard.
Example
Generations of artists venerate Michelangelo as one of the greatest painters in history.
Fun Fact
Veneration is deeply embedded in many cultures and religions. In Buddhism, followers venerate the Buddha and sacred texts; in Christianity, saints are venerated for their faith and sacrifice. The practice extends beyond religion—national heroes, intellectual figures, and even objects (like the U.S. Constitution) can be venerated for their historical or moral significance..
(noun) A profound transformation or change of mindset; a spiritual or psychological conversion.
Traveling alone for a year sparked a deep metanoia, reshaping her priorities and sense of purpose.
From Greek meta- (“beyond” or “after”) + noia (“mind”), meaning “a shift of mind.”