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rev·er·ence
I. \ˈrevərn(t)s also -v(ə)rən-\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: Middle English, from Old French, from Latin reverentia, from reverent-, reverens (present participle of reverērī to revere) + -ia -y — more at revere
1.
a. : honor or respect felt or manifested : deference duly paid or expressed
< a seemly reverence may be paid to power — William Wordsworth >
b. : profound respect mingled with love and awe (as for a holy or exalted being or place or thing)
< pray with reverence >
— often used with in
< a child reared in reverence of his parents >
2.
a. : a gesture of respect (as an obeisance, bow, or curtsy)
< made a slight reverence in passing >
b. : a deep bow performed in a court dance or ballet
3.
a. : the character or state of being revered or honored : exalted position
< remembering the reverence of the place in which he stood >
< attained great reverence among the citizens >
b. : something held in reverence : an object of honor and respect
< one's private reverences >
4. : clergyman — used as a respectful form of address (as in the phrases his Reverence, saving your reverence)
Synonyms: see honor
II. transitive verb
(-ed/-ing/-s)
Etymology: Middle English, from reverence, n.
: to regard or treat with reverence, respect, honor, or veneration : show reverence to or respect for : esteem highly
< reverence the gods >
< those who reverence the laws of their country >
< truly reverenced honest effort >
Synonyms: see revere |