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Definition of reverence

[mass noun]

deep respect for someone or something:rituals showed honour and reverence for the dead
[count noun] archaic a gesture indicative of deep respect; a bow or curtsy:the messenger made his reverence
(His/Your Reverence) a title or form of address to a member of the clergy, especially a priest in Ireland: I regret, Your Reverence, that I cannot come to meet you

[with object]

regard or treat with deep respect:the many divine beings reverenced by Hindu tradition

Origin:

Middle English: from Old French, from Latin reverentia, from revereri 'stand in awe of' (see revere)

Definition of reverence in the US English dictionary

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