1. Noun
Profound respect and esteem mingled with fear and affection, as for a holy being or place; the disposition to revere; veneration.
2. Noun
The act of revering; a token of respect or veneration; an obeisance.
3. Noun
That which deserves or exacts manifestations of reverence; reverend character; dignity; state.
4. Noun
A person entitled to be revered; -- a title applied to priests or other ministers with the pronouns his or your; sometimes poetically to a father.
5. Verb
To regard or treat with reverence; to regard with respect and affection mingled with fear; to venerate.
6. Noun
a reverent mental attitude
Vocabulary classified under Medicine and healthcare
7. Noun
a feeling of profound respect for someone or something; "the fear of God"; "the Chinese reverence for the dead"; "the French treat food with gentle reverence"; "his respect for the law bordered on veneration"
Vocabulary classified under Emotion and tone
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