veneration

/ˌvɛnəˈreɪʃən/
noun
  1. Great respect or reverence; the act of honoring someone or something deeply.
    • In many cultures, veneration of elders is a central value.
    • The museum displayed the artifacts with the veneration they deserved.
    • The veneration shown to the retired judge was heartfelt and genuine.
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