veneration

noun/ˌvenəˈreɪʃn/CEFR C1

শ্রদ্ধা, পূজা

Meaning

Deep respect and honour given to something sacred.

Example sentences

Elders are held in veneration in many cultures.অনেক সংস্কৃতিতে প্রবীণদের গভীর শ্রদ্ধার সাথে দেখা হয়।
They bowed in veneration before the altar.তারা বেদির সামনে শ্রদ্ধায় মাথা নত করল।

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms: reverence, worship

Antonyms: contempt

Similar words, and what each means

reverence
শ্রদ্ধা, ভক্তি
Deep respect, especially for something holy.
worship
উপাসনা, আরাধনা
The act of showing deep respect and love to God.

Other English words for “শ্রদ্ধা, পূজা”

respect
A feeling of admiration for someone because of their qualities.
reverence
Deep respect, especially for something holy.
homage
Special honour or respect shown publicly.
esteem
Respect and admiration for someone, or to feel that respect.
admiration
A feeling of great respect and approval for someone.

Opposite words

contempt
অবজ্ঞা, তাচ্ছিল্য
A feeling that someone is worthless or beneath respect.

Where this word is used

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- • কামিজ, লম্বা জামা
- • শ্রদ্ধা, পূজা
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শ্রদ্ধা, পূজা — veneration (noun) — শ্রদ্ধা, পূজা. Deep respect and honour given to something sacred.
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reverence — reverence — শ্রদ্ধা, ভক্তি. Deep respect, especially for something holy.

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