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veneration
(encz) | veneration,uctívání n: Zdeněk Brož |
Veneration
(gcide) | 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 sentiment excited by the dignity, wisdom,
or superiority of a person, by sacredness of character, by
consecration to sacred services, or by hallowed associations.
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We find a secret awe and veneration for one who moves
about us in a regular and illustrious course of virtue.
--Addison.
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Syn: Awe; reverence; respect. See Reverence.
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veneration
(wn) | veneration
n 1: a feeling of profound respect for someone or something;
"the fear of God"; "the Chinese reverence for the dead";
"the French treat food with gentle reverence"; "his respect
for the law bordered on veneration" [syn: fear,
reverence, awe, veneration]
2: religious zeal; the willingness to serve God [syn:
idolatry, devotion, veneration, cultism] |
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Veneration
(gcide) | 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 sentiment excited by the dignity, wisdom,
or superiority of a person, by sacredness of character, by
consecration to sacred services, or by hallowed associations.
[1913 Webster]
We find a secret awe and veneration for one who moves
about us in a regular and illustrious course of virtue.
--Addison.
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Syn: Awe; reverence; respect. See Reverence.
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