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单词 veneration
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Definition of veneration in English:

veneration

noun vɛnəˈreɪʃ(ə)nˌvɛnəˈreɪʃ(ə)n
mass noun
  • Great respect; reverence.

    the traditional veneration of saints
    Example sentencesExamples
    • Adoration and veneration may be the stuff of religious vision.
    • What he possesses in spades is a respect that borders on veneration.
    • Just maybe we can confront our place with awe and admiration, respect and veneration.
    • They, therefore, offer worship and not mere veneration to it.
    • They were not objects of respect and veneration; they became objects of mockery.
    Synonyms
    reverence, respect, worship, adoration, homage, exaltation, adulation, glorification, extolment, idolization, devotion
    honour, esteem, regard, high regard, praise
    respectfulness, worshipfulness, obeisance, submission, deference, awe
    rare laudation, magnification

Definition of veneration in US English:

veneration

nounˌvenəˈrāSH(ə)nˌvɛnəˈreɪʃ(ə)n
  • Great respect; reverence.

    the traditional veneration of saints
    Example sentencesExamples
    • What he possesses in spades is a respect that borders on veneration.
    • Adoration and veneration may be the stuff of religious vision.
    • Just maybe we can confront our place with awe and admiration, respect and veneration.
    • They were not objects of respect and veneration; they became objects of mockery.
    • They, therefore, offer worship and not mere veneration to it.
    Synonyms
    reverence, respect, worship, adoration, homage, exaltation, adulation, glorification, extolment, idolization, devotion
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