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noun
1.
a feeling or attitude of deep respect tinged with awe; veneration.
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the outward manifestation of this feeling: to pay reverence.
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a gesture indicative of deep respect; an obeisance, bow, or curtsy.
4.
the state of being revered.
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(initial capital letter) a title used in addressing or mentioning a member of the clergy (usually preceded by your or his).
verb (used with object)
6.
to regard or treat with reverence; venerate: One should reverence God and His laws.
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Reverenced
is always a great word to know.
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Word Origin & History
reverence
late 13c., 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.
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