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veneration
veh-nuh-RAY-shuhn
Veneration (noun) means Deep respect or reverence, often bordering on religious devotion. Example: “The monks treated the ancient manuscript with veneration.”
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Deep respect or reverence, often bordering on religious devotion.
"The monks treated the ancient manuscript with veneration."
"She spoke of her grandmother with real veneration."
How to use veneration
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishVery strong respect or reverence, the kind usually reserved for someone or something sacred, ancient, or deeply admired.
Common pairings
object of veneration
treat with veneration
ancestor veneration
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Etymology
From Old French veneracion, from Latin veneratio, from venerari ("to revere").
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Rhymes for veneration
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Frequently asked questions
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").
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