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Meaning of reverence in English
Pronunciation
/ˈrɛv(ə)rəns/
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Verb
reverence
Definitions
1.
regard with feelings of respect and reverence
Examples
« consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of »
« Fear God as your father »
« We venerate genius »
Noun
reverence
Etymology
Middle English: from Old French, from Latin reverentia, from revereri‘stand in awe of’ (see revere)
Definitions
1.
a profound emotion inspired by a deity
Examples
« the fear of God »
2.
a reverent mental attitude
Antonyms
irreverence