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reverence

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rev⋅er⋅ence

  [rev-er-uhns, rev-ruhns] noun, verb, -enced, -enc⋅ing.
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–noun
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. (initial capital letter) a title used in addressing or mentioning a member of the clergy (usually prec. by your or his).
–verb (used with object)
6. to regard or treat with reverence; venerate: One should reverence God and His laws.
Origin:
1250–1300; ME < L reverentia respect, fear, awe. See revere 1 , -ence

Related forms:
rev⋅er⋅enc⋅er, noun

Synonyms:
1. honor, esteem. 6. revere, honor, adore.

Antonyms:
1. contempt.
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rev·er·ence   (rěv'ər-əns)   
n.  

  1. A feeling of profound awe and respect and often love; veneration. See Synonyms at honor.

  2. An act showing respect, especially a bow or curtsy.

  3. The state of being revered.

  4. Reverence Used as a form of address for certain members of the Christian clergy: Your Reverence.

tr.v.   rev·er·enced, rev·er·enc·ing, rev·er·enc·es
To consider or treat with profound awe and respect; venerate.
rev'er·enc·er n.
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Word Origin & History

reverence 
c.1290, from O.Fr. reverence, from L. reverentia "awe, respect," from revereri "to revere," from re-, intensive prefix, + vereri "stand in awe of, fear," from PIE *wer- "to be or become aware of" (cf. O.E. wær "aware, cautious;" see wary). The verb is first attested c.1300; revere (v.) is from 1661.
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2001 Douglas Harper
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