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***If you don't know the difference between the definition and a synonym***

I originally posted in response to Eisenhower who said...

***P.S. Veneration is absolutely NOT equal to worship. Where you get this definition is beyond me.***

syn·o·nym
"A word having the same or nearly the same meaning as another word or other words in a language."

Now as to the definitions...

ven·er·ate
To regard with respect, reverence, or heartfelt deference. See Synonyms at revere¹.

wor·shiped,
1. To honor and love as a deity.
2. To regard with ardent or adoring esteem or devotion. See Synonyms at revere¹.

"And I John saw these things, and heard them. And when I had heard and seen, I fell down to worship before the feet of the angel which shewed me these things.
Then saith he unto me, See thou do it not: for I am thy fellowservant, and of thy brethren the prophets, and of them which keep the sayings of this book: worship God."

Fine. Using your method, I proclaim that when protestants say they "worship" God, they really mean they sing. And when they say they respect their elders, they really mean they worship them.

But don't let me spoil your fun with the thesaurus. Try this: I bet you can start with "worship" and find a thread of synonyms that lead you to "kiss." Bet you can do it in less than five steps.