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Adoration

The act of playing honor to a divine being; the worship paid to God; the act of addressing as a god.

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Admiration 76% connected

Wonder; astonishment.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Appreciation 76% connected

A just valuation or estimate of merit, worth, weight, etc.; recognition of excellence.

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Love 76% connected

A feeling of strong attachment induced by that which delights or commands admiration; preeminent kindness or devotion to another; affection; tenderne…

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Worship 76% connected

Excellence of character; dignity; worth; worthiness.

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Glorification 76% connected

The act of glorifyng or of giving glory to.

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Revere 74% connected

To regard with reverence, or profound respect and affection, mingled with awe or fear; to venerate; to reverence; to honor in estimation.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Revere 74% connected

To regard with reverence, or profound respect and affection, mingled with awe or fear; to venerate; to reverence; to honor in estimation.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Latria 92% connected

The highest kind of worship, or that paid to God; -- distinguished by the Roman Catholics from dulia, or the inferior worship paid to saints.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Worship 92% connected

Excellence of character; dignity; worth; worthiness.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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