Meaning 1formal, elevated; salutations and public addresses · 82%
Used in an address or polite formula for someone highly respected.
Natural examples
Sehr verehrte Damen und Herren, willkommen zur Eröffnung.
Esteemed ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the opening.
Das verehrte Publikum spendete der Sängerin langen Applaus.
The esteemed audience gave the singer long applause.
Verehrte Gäste, das Buffet ist nun eröffnet.
Honored guests, the buffet is now open.
Usage note
Verehrt commonly precedes a form of address, such as esteemed guests. It is the past participle of verehren and is not usually compared in this formula.
Mini-lesson: verehrt
Used in an address or polite formula for someone highly respected. Verehrt commonly precedes a form of address, such as esteemed guests. It is the past participle of verehren and is not usually compared in this formula.
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