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ven·er·a·tion  audio  (vn-rshn) KEY  

NOUN:
  1. The act of venerating.
  2. Profound respect or reverence: "The veneration of man has been misdirected" (Lucretia Mott). See Synonyms at honor.
  3. The condition or status of one who is venerated.


OTHER FORMS:
vener·ation·al (Adjective)


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