reverence
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6.0
- noun
- /ˈrɛvərəns/
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reverencia
- And these she places with reverence on the bed.
Examples
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During the ceremony, everyone stood in reverence as the national anthem played.
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Many Christians stand during their reading as a sign of reverence.
Academic text (2015) -
And now I ask you, and all your dear ones here... ...to bow your heads in reverence.
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Gently and with great reverence, the children gathered up the pieces.
Fiction book (1993) -
"The jurors all nodded in reverence."
Academic text (2009) -
Joshi stood against the wall during the performance, awarding respect and reverence to this song, which must be part of the traditional American celebration.
Fiction book (1999) -
- Oh, Odin, all father, Lord of Valhalla, wielder of the Gungnir, we stand before you in reverence and supplication.
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The children showed their reverence for the elders by greeting them with respectful bows.
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At the memorial, people gathered to express their reverence for those who had sacrificed their lives.
Synonyms
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6.8
Public respect shown to someone or something in a formal ceremony
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3.3
Respect and admiration for someone or something
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7.8
Polite respect that makes you accept someone's wishes or opinions
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6.2
A polite gesture of bending the knees and lowering the body, often by women
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7.8
Strong respect for someone or something, often shown in a religious way
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9.9
A small gesture like a bow that shows respect or obedience
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Etymology
Reverence as a bow or act of honor comes from the Latin revereri, meaning 'to respect' or 'stand in awe', and it shares the root with revere. So a reverence is a physical sign, like a bow, that shows deep respect.