veneration
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7.8
- noun
- /ˌvɛnəˈreɪʃən/
- Formal
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veneración
- They were deeply hostile to veneration of the Saints, the reverence shown to Saints and to relics of the Saints.
- veneration of saints
- veneration of holy relics
- veneration of blood
But as soon as we feel as though I must have your applause, your adulation, your veneration, now I've put myself in a little prison.
- But as soon as we feel as though I must have your applause, your adulation, your veneration, now I've put myself in a little prison.
- But no, I I don't think that the veneration of symbols outside of the actual culture of, of Satanism is, is really something that's happening.
- The object of veneration, the object of action in this case as well.
Examples
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Perhaps the most important bond pertained to the veneration of St. Gerard.
Academic text (1992) -
The king was able to intervene successfully because of the veneration he enjoyed from all elements of Thai society.
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Could it be that someone has a religious veneration of the Daily Mail?
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Between 1949 and the 1980s, however, veneration of the Yellow Emperor was banned.
Academic text (1997) -
His appearance and manner produced in everyone, even the greatest personnages, an "unconscious veneration and respect."
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The other two monuments in my architectural troika were met with much greater enthusiasm, almost veneration.
Academic text (2008) -
Customary religious practice, such as universal veneration of the Mexican national patron saint, the Virgin of Guadalupe, has sustained cultural persistence.
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The community gathered to express their veneration for the local saint during the annual festival.
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In many cultures, the veneration of ancestors is an important tradition that reflects respect for family history.
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During the ceremony, the priest spoke about the veneration of holy texts and their significance in spiritual life.
Synonyms
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3.4
A strong feeling of respect and wonder, sometimes with fear, often caused by something impressive or beautiful
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6.3
A strong feeling of respect mixed with worry toward someone powerful
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6.8
Public respect shown to someone or something in a formal ceremony
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6.3
A deep feeling of respect and awe for someone or something
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4.6
Deep religious faith and commitment to God
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6.4
Deep love and worship given to God in a religion
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Etymology
Veneration comes from the Latin venerari, which meant 'to worship', and from venus meaning 'love' or 'charm', as in the Roman goddess Venus. So, to venerate something is to feel deep respect or loving honour for it, especially in a religious way.