veneration
gb/vˌɛnɚˈeɪʃən/ us/vˌɛnɚˈeɪʃən/
C1
English
~ 9000
mély tisztelet, hódolat, vallásos tisztelet, veneráció
NOUN
C1
FORMAL
1
hódolat
C1
Usage pattern:
veneration for [someone/something]; hold [someone] in veneration
The young scholars spoke of their mentor with clear veneration.
A fiatal tudósok jól érezhető mély tisztelettel beszéltek mentorukról.
Her veneration for the author grew as she learned more about his life and work.
A szerző iránti mély tisztelete egyre nőtt, ahogy egyre többet megtudott az életéről és a munkásságáról.
In many cultures, there is great veneration for the elderly and for family traditions.
The statue was less a work of art than an object of public veneration.
His quiet courage earned him the veneration of colleagues across the country.
Learner examples
The students felt deep veneration for their teacher.
A diákok mély tiszteletet éreztek a tanáruk iránt.
In this town there is strong veneration for local heroes.
Ebben a városban nagy tisztelet övezi a helyi hősöket.
She wrote about her veneration for her grandmother.
The doctor is held in veneration by many people in the village.
Their veneration for the old leader did not end when he retired.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use "veneration" in casual contexts where "respect" or "admiration" is more natural, which can sound too formal or heavy. Another common mistake is trying to use "veneration" as a verb (e.g., *I veneration him*); the correct verb is "venerate" and the noun is "veneration".
Meaning
deep, respectful admiration
Collocations
deep veneration
|veneration for tradition
|hold in veneration
|regarded with veneration
|object of veneration
|treated with veneration
Synonyms
reverence (Very close in meaning; often used in both everyday formal and religious contexts, while "veneration" can sound slightly more solemn or ceremonial.)
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admiration (More common and slightly weaker; lacks the sense of awe and formality that "veneration" suggests.)
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respect (More general and less intense; "veneration" implies a higher, almost sacred level of respect.)
Antonyms
disrespect (Shows a lack of regard or courtesy, which is the opposite of the deep honor implied by "veneration".)
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contempt (A strong feeling that someone or something is not worthy, the direct emotional opposite of holding someone in veneration.)
Themes
emotions
|relationships
|culture
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A very strong and respectful feeling of liking and admiring someone or something very much.
A feeling or attitude of very deep respect and admiration for someone or something considered worthy of great honor.
NOUN
C1
FORMAL
2
veneráció
C2
Usage pattern:
veneration of [saints/relics/icons]; religious veneration of [something]
Pilgrims came from across the country for the veneration of the saint's relics.
A zarándokok az ország minden részéből érkeztek a szent ereklyéinek tiszteletére.
The icon is displayed for public veneration during the festival.
Az ikont az ünnep idején közszemlére teszik nyilvános tiszteletadásra.
In this tradition, the veneration of ancestors plays a central religious role.
The church drew a line between the worship of God and the veneration of saints.
Candles and flowers surrounded the statue in a scene of quiet veneration.
Learner examples
Many people show veneration of saints in this church.
Ebben a templomban sokan tisztelik a szenteket.
The veneration of holy relics is part of their religion.
A szent ereklyék tisztelete a vallásuk része.
Visitors watched the veneration of the ancient statue.
In some cultures, there is veneration of ancestors at home altars.
The ceremony ended with the veneration of a sacred icon.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse "veneration" with "worship" and think they are always the same. In some religious contexts, "worship" is only for God, while "veneration" is for saints, icons, or relics. Another mistake is using it without a religious element when this specific religious sense is intended; to express general respect, the non-religious sense of "veneration" or words like "respect" or "admiration" are more appropriate.
Meaning
religious honor for holy things
Collocations
religious veneration
|veneration of saints
|veneration of relics
|public veneration
|veneration of sacred images
|veneration at the shrine
Synonyms
worship (Often used more broadly for adoration of a deity; in some religious traditions, "veneration" is carefully distinguished from "worship" and refers to honor for saints or objects, not for God directly.)
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devotion (Stresses loving commitment and religious practice; may include but is not limited to the formal honor implied by "veneration".)
Antonyms
sacrilege (Refers to disrespectful treatment of something sacred, making it an opposite behavior to religious veneration.)
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irreverence (A lack of respect for sacred things, the opposite attitude of religious veneration.)
Themes
religion
|culture
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A religious kind of deep respect and honor given to holy people or holy things.
Religious honor and deep respect shown to a holy person, image, place, or object, especially in organized religious traditions.
Grammar
Dictionary form
veneration
IPA
GB/vˌɛnɚˈeɪʃən/
US/vˌɛnɚˈeɪʃən/
Syllables & stress
ven - er - a - tion (4 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (er)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: veneration
- Plural: veneration
Word family
Expressions
hold in veneration
1/hˈoʊld ˈɪn vˌɛnɚˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
formal
to deeply respect someone
To feel and often show very deep and serious respect for someone or something.
Examples
- For decades, students have held this professor in veneration.
- The community holds its founding leaders in veneration.
object of veneration
1/ˈɑbd͡ʒɛkt əv vˌɛnɚˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
formal
person or thing deeply respected
Someone or something that many people respect and honor very strongly.
Examples
- The monument has become an object of veneration for the entire nation.
- Over time, the writer turned into an object of veneration among young artists.
regard with veneration
1/ɹɪɡˈɑɹd wˈɪθ vˌɛnɚˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
formal
to view with deep respect
To think about someone or something with very strong respect and awe.
Examples
- Many younger musicians regard her with veneration.
- He regarded the old teacher with veneration even years after leaving school.