venerated


ven·er·ate

V0051700 (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.

venerated

(ˈvɛnəreɪtɪd) adjheld in deep respect; revered