Meaning & use
veneration
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Great respect or reverence, especially for someone or something considered sacred or highly esteemed.
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The ancient temple is still held in veneration by local worshippers.
Students spoke of their professor with real veneration.
A note on using this word
Veneration implies a deeper, often near-religious level of respect than ordinary admiration or esteem.
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