prize vs venerate

prize is a noun but venerate is not a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
prize	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
venerate	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, venerate is a hyponym of prize; that is, venerate is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than prize:

prize: regard highly; think much of
venerate: regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of

Other hyponyms of prize include think the world of, fear, revere, reverence, admire, look up to.

prize (noun)	venerate (noun)
something given as a token of victory
something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
goods or money obtained illegally

prize (adjective)	venerate (adjective)
of superior grade

prize (verb)	venerate (verb)
regard highly; think much of	regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of
to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
hold dear