reverence
21reverence — n. & v. n. 1 a the act of revering or the state of being revered (hold in reverence; feel reverence for). b the capacity for revering (lacks reverence). 2 archaic a gesture showing that one reveres; a bow or curtsy. 3 (Reverence) a title used of… …
22reverence — I (Roget s IV) n. 1. [A reverential attitude] Syn. respect, veneration, awe, admiration, love, regard, esteem, devotion, adoration, worship, deference, honor, glorification, exaltation, idolization, obsequiousness, fear, dread. Ant. hatred*,… …
23reverence — reverencer, n. /rev euhr euhns, rev reuhns/, n., v., reverenced, reverencing. n. 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 …
24reverence — rev|er|ence [ rev(ə)rəns ] noun uncount a strong feeling of respect and admiration for someone or something: They spoke of the old man with reverence. reverence for: a reverence for tradition …
25reverence — 1 noun 1 (U) formal great respect and admiration for someone or something (+ for): You should show proper reverence for the national flag. 2 your/his reverence old use used when speaking to or about a priest: The visitors have arrived, your… …
26reverence — UK [ˈrev(ə)rəns] / US noun [uncountable] a strong feeling of respect and admiration for someone or something They spoke of the old man with reverence. reverence for: a reverence for tradition …
27reverence — I. noun Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo French, from Latin reverentia, from reverent , reverens respectful, reverent Date: 14th century 1. honor or respect felt or shown ; deference; especially profound adoring awed respect 2. a gesture of… …
28reverence — 1. noun a) Veneration; profound awe and respect, normally in a sacred context. Your reverence b) An act of showing respect, such as a bow. 2 …
29reverence — rev|e|rence [ˈrevərəns] n [U] formal great respect and admiration for someone or something reverence for ▪ reverence for tradition …
30reverence — [[t]re̱vərəns[/t]] N UNCOUNT Reverence for someone or something is a feeling of great respect for them. [FORMAL] We stand together now in mutual support and in reverence for the dead …
