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reverence

(revərəns)
uncountable noun
Reverence for someone or something is a feeling of great respect for them.
[formal]
...showing a deep reverence for their religion. [+ for]
Synonyms: respect, honour, worship, admiration More Synonyms of reverence
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reverence in British English

(ˈrɛvərəns)
noun
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
4.  saving your reverence
verb
5. (transitive)
to revere or venerate
Derived forms
reverencer (ˈreverencer)
noun

Reverence in British English

(ˈrɛvərəns)
noun
(preceded by Your or His) a title sometimes used to address or refer to a Roman Catholic priest

reverence in American English

(ˈrɛvərəns; ˈrɛvrəns)
noun
1. 
a feeling or attitude of deep respect, love, and awe, as for something sacred; veneration
2. 
a manifestation of this; specif., a bow, curtsy, or similar gesture of respect; obeisance
3. 
the state of being revered
4.  [R-]
a title used in speaking to or of a member of the clergy
, preceded by Your or by His or Her
verb transitiveWord forms: ˈreverenced or ˈreverencing
5. 
to treat or regard with reverence; venerate
SIMILAR WORDS:  awe, ˈhonor, reˈvere
Word origin
OFr < L reverentia < reverens: see reverent

Examples of 'reverence' in a sentence
reverence

NOT the Hubble Space Telescope, though might as well be for the reverence he treats it with.
Bénédicte Newland and Pascale Smets AND GOD CREATED THE AU PAIR (2005)
Dawkins did not share the town's reverence for the sea, nor did he have much timefor those who risked their lives upon it.
Philip Marsden THE MAIN CAGES (2005)
He hadn't wanted vague talk of reverence; he'd wanted a concrete reason for what seemed to him an absurdity.
Clive Barker GALILEE (2005)
`Gonna share her with you, Fance," he said with unmistakable reverence.
Spellman, Cathy Cash PAINT THE WIND (2005)

In other languages
reverence

British English: reverence NOUN
Reverence for someone or something is a feeling of great respect for them.
...showing a deep reverence for their religion.
  • American English: reverence
  • Brazilian Portuguese: reverência
  • Chinese: 尊崇
  • European Spanish: reverencia
  • French: vénération
  • German: Ehrfurcht
  • Italian: riverenza
  • Japanese: 崇敬
  • Korean: 숭배
  • European Portuguese: reverência
  • Latin American Spanish: reverencia

(noun) 
Definition
profound respect
in mutual support and reverence for the dead
Synonyms
respect
I have tremendous respect for him.
honour
One old campaigner at least will be received with honour.
worship
The temple had been a centre of worship of the goddess Hathor.
admiration
Her eyes widened with admiration.
awe
She gazed in awe at the great stones.
devotion
He was kneeling by his bed in an attitude of devotion.
homage
two marvellous films that pay homage to our literary heritage
deference
Out of deference to his feelings, I refrained from commenting.
adoration
They gazed at each other with mutual adoration.
veneration
Churchill was held in veneration in his lifetime.
high esteem
Opposites
contempt
,
scorn
,
disdain
,
derision
,
contumely
(verb) 
Some men even seem to reverence them.
Synonyms
revere
Those who support him revere him.
respect
I want him to respect me as a career woman.
honour
The Romans honoured their ancestors with statues and processions.
admire
He admired the way she had coped with life.
worship
people who still worship the pagan gods
adore
a desire to adore God
pay homage to
venerate
My father venerated the African gods with offerings and prayers.
be in awe of
hold in awe

Additional synonyms

in the sense of admiration
Her eyes widened with admiration.
Synonyms
regard,
surprise,
wonder,
respect,
delight,
pleasure,
praise,
approval,
recognition,
affection,
esteem,
appreciation,
amazement,
astonishment,
reverence,
deference,
adoration,
veneration,
wonderment,
approbation
in the sense of admire
Definition
to respect and approve of (a person or thing)
He admired the way she had coped with life.
Synonyms
respect,
value,
prize,
honour,
praise,
appreciate,
esteem,
approve of,
revere,
venerate,
big up (slang),
take your hat off to,
have a good or high opinion of,
think highly of
in the sense of adoration
They gazed at each other with mutual adoration.
Synonyms
love,
honour,
worship,
worshipping,
esteem,
admiration,
reverence,
estimation,
exaltation,
veneration,
glorification,
idolatry,
idolization

Nearby words of
reverence

  • reverberate
  • reverberation
  • revere
  • reverence
  • reverent
  • reverie
  • reversal

Synonyms of 'reverence'

reverence

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Additional synonyms

in the sense of adore
Definition
to worship a god with religious rites
a desire to adore God
Synonyms
worship,
revere,
glorify,
reverence,
exalt,
venerate
in the sense of awe
Definition
wonder and respect mixed with dread
She gazed in awe at the great stones.
Synonyms
wonder,
fear,
respect,
reverence,
horror,
terror,
dread,
admiration,
amazement,
astonishment,
veneration
in the sense of deference
Definition
polite and respectful behaviour
Out of deference to his feelings, I refrained from commenting.
Synonyms
respect,
regard,
consideration,
attention,
honour,
esteem,
courtesy,
homage,
reverence,
politeness,
civility,
veneration,
thoughtfulness
in the sense of devotion
Definition
religious zeal
He was kneeling by his bed in an attitude of devotion.
Synonyms
worship,
reverence,
spirituality,
holiness,
piety,
sanctity,
adoration,
godliness,
religiousness,
devoutness
in the sense of homage
Definition
a public show of respect or honour towards someone or something
two marvellous films that pay homage to our literary heritage
Synonyms
respect,
honour,
worship,
esteem,
admiration,
awe,
devotion,
reverence,
duty,
deference,
adulation,
adoration
in the sense of honour
Definition
great respect or esteem, or an outward sign of this
One old campaigner at least will be received with honour.
Synonyms
acclaim,
regard,
respect,
praise,
recognition,
compliments,
homage,
accolades,
reverence,
deference,
adoration,
commendation,
veneration
in the sense of honour
Definition
to hold someone in respect
The Romans honoured their ancestors with statues and processions.
Synonyms
respect,
value,
esteem,
prize,
appreciate,
admire,
worship,
adore,
revere,
glorify,
reverence,
exalt,
venerate,
hallow
in the sense of venerate
Definition
to hold (someone) in deep respect
My father venerated the African gods with offerings and prayers.
Synonyms
respect,
honour,
esteem,
revere,
worship,
adore,
reverence,
look up to,
hold in awe
in the sense of veneration
Definition
a feeling of awe or great respect
Churchill was held in veneration in his lifetime.
Synonyms
respect,
esteem,
reverence,
worship,
awe,
deference,
adoration
in the sense of worship
Definition
intense love or devotion to a person
The temple had been a centre of worship of the goddess Hathor.
Synonyms
reverence,
praise,
love,
regard,
respect,
honour,
glory,
prayer(s),
devotion,
homage,
adulation,
adoration,
admiration,
exaltation,
glorification,
deification,
laudation

Additional synonyms

in the sense of worship
Definition
to show profound religious devotion to (one's god), for example by praying
people who still worship the pagan gods
Synonyms
revere,
praise,
respect,
honour,
adore,
glorify,
reverence,
exalt,
laud (literary),
pray to,
venerate,
deify,
adulate
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