Veneration: alternatives and connections

A moving of the mind or soul; excitement of the feelings, whether pleasing or painful; disturbance or agitation of mind caused by a specific exciting…

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Excellence of character; dignity; worth; worthiness.

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To give in trust; to put into charge or keeping; to intrust; to consign; -- used with to, unto.

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To give in trust; to put into charge or keeping; to intrust; to consign; -- used with to, unto.

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To regard with reverential respect; to honor with mingled respect and awe; to reverence; to revere; as, we venerate parents and elders.

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To regard with reverential respect; to honor with mingled respect and awe; to reverence; to revere; as, we venerate parents and elders.

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Dread; great fear mingled with respect.

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The act of devoting; consecration.

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A variant of Fere, a mate, a companion.

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Profound respect and esteem mingled with fear and affection, as for a holy being or place; the disposition to revere; veneration.

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