venerate vs esteem

venerate is not a noun while esteem is a noun.

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

As verbs, esteem is a hypernym of venerate; that is, esteem is a word with a broader meaning than venerate:

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

Other hypernyms of venerate include prise, prize, respect, value.

venerate (noun)	esteem (noun)
	an attitude of admiration or esteem
	a feeling of delighted approval and liking
	the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)

venerate (verb)	esteem (verb)
regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of	look on as or consider
	regard highly; think much of