reverence

UK: /ˈrɛvərəns/ US: /ˈrɛvərəns/ ,(rev′ər əns, rev′rəns)

Inflections of 'reverence' (v): (⇒ conjugate)

reverences

v 3rd person singular

reverencing

v pres p

reverenced

v past

reverenced

v past p

WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2025

rev•er•ence /ˈrɛvərəns/   n. [uncountable]

1. a feeling of deep respect, awe, and humility:
   deep reverence for life.

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2025

rev•er•ence  (rev′ər əns, rev′rəns), n., v., -enced, -enc•ing. 
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 respect;
   an obeisance, bow, or curtsy.
4. the state of being revered.
5. Religion (cap.) a title used in addressing or mentioning a member of the clergy (usually prec. by your or his).

v.t. 

6. to regard or treat with reverence;
   venerate:
   One should reverence God and His laws.

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

rev′er•enc•er, n. 
Synonyms

• 1. honor, esteem.
• 6. revere, honor, adore.

Antonyms

• 1. contempt.

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reverence / 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

verb

1. (transitive) to revere or venerate

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Reverence / ˈrɛvərəns/ noun

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