veneration
6 synonyms and 0 antonyms for veneration, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Deep respect or reverence, often bordering on religious devotion.
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How to use veneration
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Etymology
From Old French veneracion, from Latin veneratio, from venerari ("to revere").
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What does “veneration” mean?
The word “veneration” means deep respect or reverence, often bordering on religious devotion. In plain terms, very strong respect or reverence, the kind usually reserved for someone or something sacred, ancient, or deeply admired.
How do you pronounce “veneration”?
“Veneration” is pronounced veh-nuh-RAY-shuhn (/ˌvɛnəˈɹeɪʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “veneration” in a sentence?
Here is “veneration” used in a sentence: “The monks treated the ancient manuscript with veneration.”
What part of speech is “veneration”?
“Veneration” is a noun.
Where does the word “veneration” come from?
The word “veneration” comes from Latin. From Old French veneracion, from Latin veneratio, from venerari ("to revere").