Definitions

1. noun

deep respect and admiration for someone or something, especially a person of great importance, a place of great beauty, or a thing of great value

“The tourists paid their veneration to the ancient monument.”

2. noun

reverent or solemn regard, especially for a person or a thing considered sacred or worthy of great respect

“The monks showed their veneration for the sacred relic.”

3. verb

to regard or treat (someone or something) with respect and admiration

“The crowd venerated the new sports hero.”