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veneration

[ven-uh-rey-shuhn]

veneration Definition

  • 1a feeling of great respect and admiration for someone or something
  • 2the act of showing respect and honor for a holy person or god

Using veneration: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "veneration" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The veneration of the saints is an important part of Catholicism.

  • Example

    The ancient Egyptians had a deep veneration for their pharaohs.

  • Example

    She felt a sense of veneration for her grandfather, who was a war hero.

veneration Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for veneration

Phrases with veneration

  • someone or something that is greatly respected and admired

    Example

    The Taj Mahal is an object of veneration in India.

  • to demonstrate respect and admiration for someone or something

    Example

    The students were taught to show veneration for their teachers.

  • an excessive or extreme form of veneration for a particular person or thing

    Example

    The cult of veneration surrounding the pop star was concerning to some parents.

Origins of veneration

from Latin 'veneratio', meaning 'reverence'

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Summary: veneration in Brief

Veneration [ven-uh-rey-shuhn] refers to a feeling of great respect and admiration for someone or something, often with religious connotations. It can be demonstrated through acts of worship or reverence, as seen in the veneration of saints in Catholicism or the deep veneration the ancient Egyptians had for their pharaohs. 'Object of veneration' refers to someone or something that is greatly respected and admired, while 'show veneration' means to demonstrate respect and admiration for someone or something.