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Webster 1913 Edition
Veneration
Venˊer-a′tion
,Noun.
[L.
veneratio
: cf. F. vénération
.] 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.
We find a secret awe and
veneration
for one who moves about us in a regular and illustrious course of virtue. Addison.
Syn. – Awe; reverence; respect. See
Reverence
. Webster 1828 Edition
Veneration
VENERA'TION
,Noun.
The highest degree of respect and reverence; respect mingled with some degree of awe; a feeling or sentiment excited by the dignity and superiority of a person, or by the sacredness of his character, and with regard to place, by its consecration to sacred services.
We find a secret awe and veneration for one who moves above us in a regular and illustrious course of virtue.