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单词 veneration
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veneration in British English

(ˌvɛnəˈreɪʃən)
noun
1. 
a feeling or expression of awe or reverence
2. 
the act of venerating or the state of being venerated
Derived forms
venerational (ˌvenerˈational)
adjective

veneration in American English

(ˌvɛnəˈreɪʃən)
noun
1. 
a venerating or being venerated
2. 
a feeling of deep respect and reverence
3. 
an act of showing this
SIMILAR WORDS:  awe
Word origin
ME veneracion < OFr < L veneratio

Examples of 'veneration' in a sentence
veneration

It is a service that I perform for her out of loyalty and love and veneration.
Nicola Barker BEHINDLINGS (2002)
His brain had been beautifully prepared for such veneration and false remembrance.
Zindell, David THE BROKEN GOD (2002)
Throughout recorded history, whether in this hemisphere or the next, pearls were objects of veneration.
Elizabeth Lowell PEARL COVE (2002)

Synonyms of 'veneration'

respect, esteem, reverence, worship
More Synonyms of veneration
(noun) 
Definition
a feeling of awe or great respect
Churchill was held in veneration in his lifetime.
Synonyms
respect
I have tremendous respect for him.
esteem
He is held in high esteem by his colleagues.
reverence
in mutual support and reverence for the dead
worship
The temple had been a centre of worship of the goddess Hathor.
awe
She gazed in awe at the great stones.
deference
Out of deference to his feelings, I refrained from commenting.
adoration
They gazed at each other with mutual adoration.

Additional synonyms

in the sense of adoration
They gazed at each other with mutual adoration.
Synonyms
love,
honour,
worship,
worshipping,
esteem,
admiration,
reverence,
estimation,
exaltation,
veneration,
glorification,
idolatry,
idolization
in the sense of awe
Definition
wonder and respect mixed with dread
She gazed in awe at the great stones.
Synonyms
wonder,
fear,
respect,
reverence,
horror,
terror,
dread,
admiration,
amazement,
astonishment,
veneration
in the sense of deference
Definition
polite and respectful behaviour
Out of deference to his feelings, I refrained from commenting.
Synonyms
respect,
regard,
consideration,
attention,
honour,
esteem,
courtesy,
homage,
reverence,
politeness,
civility,
veneration,
thoughtfulness

Nearby words of
veneration

  • veneer
  • venerable
  • venerate
  • veneration
  • vengeance
  • vengeful
  • venial

Synonyms of 'veneration'

veneration

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Additional synonyms

in the sense of esteem
Definition
admiration and respect
He is held in high esteem by his colleagues.
Synonyms
respect,
regard,
honour,
consideration,
admiration,
reverence,
estimation,
veneration
in the sense of reverence
Definition
profound respect
in mutual support and reverence for the dead
Synonyms
respect,
honour,
worship,
admiration,
awe,
devotion,
homage,
deference,
adoration,
veneration,
high esteem
in the sense of worship
Definition
intense love or devotion to a person
The temple had been a centre of worship of the goddess Hathor.
Synonyms
reverence,
praise,
love,
regard,
respect,
honour,
glory,
prayer(s),
devotion,
homage,
adulation,
adoration,
admiration,
exaltation,
glorification,
deification,
laudation
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