reverence

/'revərəns/

Thân thiện

The congregation shows reverence by bowing their heads in silent prayer.

Definition

1. 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.

2. 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.

Học thuật

Noun

1. an act showing respect (especially a bow or curtsy)
2. a reverent mental attitude
3. 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

Verb

1. regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of
   • Fear God as your father
   • We venerate genius

Từ đồng nghĩa

• fear
• awe
• veneration
• revere
• venerate