reverence

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Pronunciation[edit]

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Noun[edit]

reverence (countable and uncountable; plural reverences)

  1. Veneration; profound awe and respect, normally in a sacred context.
  2. An act of showing respect, such as a bow.
  3. The state of being revered.
  4. A form of address for some members of the clergy.
    Your reverence

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Verb[edit]

reverence (third-person singular simple present reverences, present participle reverencing, simple past and past participle reverenced)

  1. To show reverence.

Middle French[edit]

Noun[edit]

reverence f (usually uncountable, plural reverences)

  1. respect