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- [ven-uh-rey-shuh n]
- /ˌvɛn əˈreɪ ʃən/
- /ˈven.ər.eɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ven-uh-rey-shuh n]
- /ˌvɛn əˈreɪ ʃən/
Definitions of veneration word
- noun veneration the act of venerating. 1
- noun veneration the state of being venerated. 1
- noun veneration the feeling of a person who venerates; a feeling of awe, respect, etc.; reverence: They were filled with veneration for their priests. 1
- noun veneration an expression of this feeling: A memorial was erected in veneration of the dead of both world wars. 1
- noun veneration reverence, worship 1
- noun veneration a feeling or expression of awe or reverence 0
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Origin of veneration
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English < Latin venerātiōn- (stem of venerātiō), equivalent to venerāt(us) (see venerate) + -iōn- -ion
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Parts of speech for Veneration
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
veneration popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
veneration usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for veneration
noun veneration
- admiration — Admiration is a feeling of great liking and respect for a person or thing.
- adoration — Adoration is a feeling of great admiration and love for someone or something.
- beatification — a beatifying or being beatified
- cajolery — persuasion by flattery or promises; wheedling; coaxing.
adjective veneration
- worshipful — feeling or showing worship.
- worshipping — reverent honor and homage paid to God or a sacred personage, or to any object regarded as sacred.
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