まつmatsuruまつmatsuru
1.

To perform rituals intended to honor and appease a deity or spirit, often involving offerings and prayers for protection or blessings.

2.

To elevate a person or spirit to a revered status, typically by designating a specific location for their veneration and remembrance.

3.

To hold a figure or entity in high regard, often implying an act of raising them to a position of respect or importance in a ceremonial context.

Example:

この記念碑は祖国に命を捧げた兵士を祭っている。