reverence

Speech parts

1. reverence - Noun

2. reverence - Verb

Meaning

Profound respect and esteem mingled with fear and affection, as for a holy being or place; the disposition to revere; veneration.

The act of revering; a token of respect or veneration; an obeisance.

That which deserves or exacts manifestations of reverence; reverend character; dignity; state.

A person entitled to be revered; -- a title applied to priests or other ministers with the pronouns his or your; sometimes poetically to a father.

To regard or treat with reverence; to regard with respect and affection mingled with fear; to venerate.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

veneration awe honor revere respect fear regard worship devotion admiration piety esteem holiness adoration venerate
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Antonyms

contempt blasphemy irreverence attack violence assault
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Hypernyms

value action prise respect attitude prize

Hyponyms

saint worship bow bowing obeisance enshrine

Phrases with the word

muslim reverence lip reverence mithraic reverence with reverence godly reverence i hold you in reverence

Derivatives

reverenced reverencing

Examples

Reverence for parents stands written among the three laws of most revered righteousness. Aeschylus

You must all follow the lead of the bishop, as Jesus Christ followed that of the Father; follow the presbytery as you would the Apostles; reverence the deacons as you would God's commandment. Ignatius of Antioch

Above all things, reverence yourself. Pythagoras

Patience and forbearance make a bishop of his reverence. Irish Proverb

Reverence ceases once blood is split. Irish Proverb

Love this Earth as if you won't be here tomorrow show reverence for your Garden as if you will be here forever. Traditional Proverb

Close letter words and terms

revered reveredly reveredness reverencer reverend Reverend Dodgson