Venerate an American patriot (6)
I believe the answer is:
revere
I believe this is a double definition.
'venerate' is the first definition.
(synonyms)
'an american patriot' is the second definition.
(Paul Revere, patriot and US founding father)
(Other definitions for revere that I've seen before include "Venerate, adore" , "Renowned rider" , "Hold in very high regard" , "Greatly respect" , "Show great respect for" .)