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Definitions for Reverence

[1] a feeling or attitude of deep respect tinged with awe; veneration.
[2] the outward manifestation of this feeling: to pay reverence.
[3] a gesture indicative of deep respect; an obeisance, bow, or curtsy.
[4] the state of being revered, or treated with respect tinged with awe.
[5] (initial capital letter ) a title used in addressing or mentioning a member of the clergy (usually preceded by your or his ).
[6] to regard or treat with reverence; venerate: One should reverence God and His laws.
[7] a feeling or attitude of profound respect, usually reserved for the sacred or divine; devoted veneration
[8] an outward manifestation of this feeling, esp a bow or act of obeisance
[9] the state of being revered or commanding profound respect
[10] saving your reverence archaic a form of apology for using an obscene or taboo expression
[11] (tr) to revere or venerate
[12] (preceded by Your or His ) a title sometimes used to address or refer to a Roman Catholic priest

Words related to Reverence

admiration, veneration, piety, adoration, loyalty, esteem, deference, respect, awe, devotion, obeisance, devoutness, fealty, love, homage, religiousness, worship, approbation, apotheosis, praise

Words nearby Reverence

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Origin of Reverence

1250–1300; Middle English < Latin reverentia respect, fear, awe. See revere1, -ence

Other words from Reverence

rev·er·enc·er , noun
non·rev·er·ence , noun
self-rev·er·ence , noun
un·rev·er·enced , adjective

Synonyms for Reverence

admiration, adoration, awe, deference, devotion, esteem, loyalty, piety, respect, veneration, apotheosis, approbation, approval, bow, deification, devoutness, fealty, fear, genuflection, homage, honor, love, obeisance, obsequiousness, praise, prostration, religiousness, worship, high esteem