reverence
/'revərəns/
Definition
Noun:
- A feeling or attitude of deep respect, often mixed with awe or affection: A profound, admiring deference directed toward someone or something considered worthy of high honor.
- A gesture or action that demonstrates such deep respect: A formal act, such as a bow or curtsy, performed to show veneration.
- The state of being revered: The condition of being held in the highest esteem.
Verb:
- To regard or treat with deep respect and awe: To feel or show profound admiration and deference toward someone or something.
Examples of Usage
Noun:
- She spoke of the ancient traditions with great reverence.
- The knight bowed in reverence before the queen.
- Their reverence for nature influenced all their customs.
Verb:
- We reverence the founding principles of our nation.
- Many people reverence the wisdom of their elders.
Advanced Usage
"To hold someone/something in reverence": To have a sustained, deep respect for someone or something.
- The community holds the old forest in reverence, believing it to be sacred.
"With reverence": In a manner showing deep respect.
- He handled the ancient manuscript with reverence.
Variants and Related Words
Reverent (adj): Feeling or showing deep and solemn respect.
- The audience was reverent during the memorial service.
Reverential (adj): Of the nature of, due to, or characterized by reverence.
- He spoke in a reverential tone about his teacher.
Synonyms
- Veneration: Profound respect or awe, often in a religious or spiritual context.
- Awe: A feeling of reverential respect mixed with fear or wonder.
- Homage: Special honor or respect shown publicly.
Antonyms
- Disrespect: Lack of respect or courtesy.
- Contempt: The feeling that a person or a thing is beneath consideration, worthless, or deserving scorn.
Related Phrases and Idioms
"Reverence for life": A philosophy expressing ethical respect and compassion for all living beings.
- The doctor's work was guided by a deep reverence for life.
"To pay reverence to": To perform an act or show a sign of deep respect.
- The pilgrims traveled to pay reverence to the holy site.
Noun
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an act showing respect (especially a bow or curtsy)
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a reverent mental attitude
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a feeling of profound respect for someone or something
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the fear of God
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the Chinese reverence for the dead
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the French treat food with gentle reverence
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his respect for the law bordered on veneration
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Verb
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regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of
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Fear God as your father
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We venerate genius
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