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Reverence

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UK:**UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈrɛvərəns/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/ˈrɛvərəns/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(rev′ər əns, rev′rəns)

Inflections of 'reverence' (v): (⇒ conjugate)
reverences
v 3rd person singular
reverencing
v pres p
reverenced
v past
reverenced
v past p

Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::
Reverence /ˈrɛvərəns/ n
  1. (preceded by Your or His) a title sometimes used to address or refer to a Roman Catholic priest
WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2026
rev•er•ence /ˈrɛvərəns/USA pronunciation   n. [uncountable]
  1. a feeling of deep respect, awe, and humility:deep reverence for life.

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026
rev•er•ence  (rev′ər əns, rev′rəns),USA pronunciation n., v., -enced, -enc•ing. 
n. 
  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. Religion(cap.) a title used in addressing or mentioning a member of the clergy (usually prec. by your or his).

v.t. 
  1. to regard or treat with reverence;
    venerate:One should reverence God and His laws.
  • Latin reverentia respect, fear, awe. See revere1, -ence
  • Middle English 1250–1300
rev′er•enc•er, n. 
    1. honor, esteem. 6. revere, honor, adore.
    1. contempt.
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::
reverence /ˈrɛvərəns/ n
  1. a feeling or attitude of profound respect, usually reserved for the sacred or divine; devoted veneration
  2. an outward manifestation of this feeling, esp a bow or act of obeisance
  3. the state of being revered or commanding profound respect
 vb
  1. (transitive) to revere or venerate
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