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reverence
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rev·er·ence  (rvr-ns)
n.
1. A feeling of profound awe and respect and often love; veneration. See Synonyms at honor.
2. An act showing respect, especially a bow or curtsy.
3. The state of being revered.
4. Reverence Used as a form of address for certain members of the Christian clergy: Your Reverence.
tr.v. rev·er·enced, rev·er·enc·ing, rev·er·enc·es
To consider or treat with profound awe and respect; venerate.

rever·enc·er n.

reverence [ˈrɛvərəns]
n
1. a feeling or attitude of profound respect, usually reserved for the sacred or divine; devoted veneration
2. an outward manifestation of this feeling, esp a bow or act of obeisance
3. the state of being revered or commanding profound respect
saving your reverence Archaic a form of apology for using an obscene or taboo expression
vb
(tr) to revere or venerate
reverencer  n

Reverence [ˈrɛvərəns]
n
(Christianity / Roman Catholic Church) (preceded by Your or His) a title sometimes used to address or refer to a Roman Catholic priest
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.reverencereverence - a feeling of profound respect for someone or something; "the fear of God"; "the Chinese reverence for the dead"; "the French treat food with gentle reverence"; "his respect for the law bordered on veneration"
emotion - any strong feeling
2.reverence - a reverent mental attitude
attitude, mental attitude - a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways; "he had the attitude that work was fun"
irreverence - an irreverent mental attitude
3.reverence - an act showing respect (especially a bow or curtsy)
action - something done (usually as opposed to something said); "there were stories of murders and other unnatural actions"
bowing, obeisance, bow - bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting
curtsey, curtsy - bending the knees; a gesture of respect made by women
Verb1.reverencereverence - regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of; "Fear God as your father"; "We venerate genius"
esteem, respect, value, prise, prize - regard highly; think much of; "I respect his judgement"; "We prize his creativity"
saint, enshrine - hold sacred
worship - show devotion to (a deity); "Many Hindus worship Shiva"

reverence
noun
respect, honour, worship, admiration, awe, devotion, homage, deference, adoration, veneration, high esteem in mutual support and reverence for the dead
respect contempt, scorn, disdain, derision, contumely
verb
revere, respect, honour, admire, worship, adore, pay homage to, venerate, be in awe of, hold in awe Some men even seem to reverence them.
Translations
reverence [ˈrevərəns]
A. N
1. (= respect) → reverencia f
2. (Rel) Your ReverenceReverencia
B. VT (frm) (= revere) → venerar
reverence [ˈrɛvərəns] n (= respect) → vénération f
reverence for sb/sth → vénération pour qn/qch
reverence
n
Ehrfurcht f, → Reverenz f (geh); (= veneration)Verehrung f(for für); to have reverence for somebodyjdn verehren; to bow in reverencesich ehrfürchtig verneigen; to treat something with reverenceetw ehrfürchtig behandeln; to show reverenceEhrfurcht zeigen; to show somebody reverencejdm Ehrfurcht bezeigen
your Reverence(Euer) Hochwürden
(obs, = bow) → Reverenz f
vtverehren
reverence [ˈrɛvrns]
2. vtvenerare

reverence [ˈrɛvrns]
2. vtvenerare


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