veneration

noun
UK: /vɛnəˈreɪʃən/
US: /ˌvɛnəˈreɪʃən/

  1. A feeling of great respect and admiration for someone or something.

    1. They have veneration for elders.
    2. The ancient Greeks felt veneration for the gods and goddesses.

  2. The act of venerating; the condition of being venerated.

    1. The veneration of saints is common.
    2. The temple was built for the veneration of a specific deity.

Synonyms

esteem respect honor admiration reverence
veneration transitive-verb

  1. To regard with great respect; revere.

    1. People venerate this monument.
    2. Scholars venerate his work for its groundbreaking insights and elegant prose.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "veneration" in English means: A feeling of great respect and admiration for someone or something., The act of venerating; the condition of being venerated..

The phonetic transcription of "veneration" is /vɛnəˈreɪʃən/ in British English and /ˌvɛnəˈreɪʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "veneration": esteem, respect, honor, admiration, reverence.

Example usage of "veneration": "They have veneration for elders.". More examples on the page.