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Veneration : (noun)
1: a profound emotion inspired by a deity; "the fear of God"
[syn: fear, reverence, awe]
2: religious zeal; willingness to serve God [syn: idolatry, devotion,
cultism]
Based on WordNet 2.0
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Veneration : \Ven`er*a"tion\, n. [L. veneratio: cf. F.
v['e]n['e]ration.]
The act of venerating, or the state of being venerated; the
highest degree of respect and reverence; respect mingled with
awe; a feeling or sentimental excited by the dignity, wisdom,
or superiority of a person, by sacredness of character, by
consecration to sacred services, or by hallowed associations.
We find a secret awe and veneration for one who moves
about us in regular and illustrious course of virtue.
--Addison.
Syn: Awe; reverence; respect. See Reverence.
Based on WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003)
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