reverence rev·er·ence

reverence rev·er·ence
['rɛv(ə)r(ə)ns]
1. n
venerazione f, riverenza
2. vt
venerare

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  • Rev|er|ence — «REHV uhr uhns, REHV ruhns», noun, verb, enced, enc|ing. –n. 1. a feeling of deep respect, mixed with wonder, fear, and love: »He had … a sincere reverence for the laws of his country (Macaulay). SYNONYM(S): veneration, adoration. 2. a deep bow:… …   Useful english dictionary

  • rev|er|ence — «REHV uhr uhns, REHV ruhns», noun, verb, enced, enc|ing. –n. 1. a feeling of deep respect, mixed with wonder, fear, and love: »He had … a sincere reverence for the laws of his country (Macaulay). SYNONYM(S): veneration, adoration. 2. a deep bow:… …   Useful english dictionary

  • sir-rev|er|ence — «SUR REHV uhr uhns», noun. Obsolete. saving your reverence, an apology: »A very reverent body; ay, such a one as a man may not speak of, without he says sir reverence (Shakespeare). ╂[alteration of s r reverence, shortened pronunciation of save… …   Useful english dictionary

  • ir|rev|er|ence — «ih REHV uhr uhns», noun. 1. lack of reverence; disrespect. 2. an act showing irreverence. 3. the condition of not being held in reverence; dishonor …   Useful english dictionary

  • rev·er·ence — /ˈrɛvərəns/ noun formal : honor or respect that is felt for or shown to (someone or something) [noncount] Her poems are treated with reverence by other poets. often + for a feeling of reverence for tradition [singular] Their religion has/shows a… …   Useful english dictionary

  • Reverence — Rev er*ence, n. [F. r[ e]v[ e]rence, L. reverentia. See {Reverent}.] 1. Profound respect and esteem mingled with fear and affection, as for a holy being or place; the disposition to revere; veneration. [1913 Webster] If thou be poor, farewell thy …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Reverence — Rev er*ence, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Reverenced}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Reverencing}.] To regard or treat with reverence; to regard with respect and affection mingled with fear; to venerate. [1913 Webster] Let . . . the wife see that she reverence her… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • reverence — rev•er•ence [[t]ˈrɛv ər əns, ˈrɛv rəns[/t]] n. v. enced, enc•ing 1) a feeling or attitude of deep respect tinged with awe; veneration 2) the outward manifestation of this feeling: to pay reverence[/ex] 3) a gesture indicative of deep respect; an… …   From formal English to slang

  • reverence — rev|er|ence [ rev(ə)rəns ] noun uncount a strong feeling of respect and admiration for someone or something: They spoke of the old man with reverence. reverence for: a reverence for tradition …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • reverence — rev·er·ence …   English syllables

  • Save your reverence — Reverence Rev er*ence, n. [F. r[ e]v[ e]rence, L. reverentia. See {Reverent}.] 1. Profound respect and esteem mingled with fear and affection, as for a holy being or place; the disposition to revere; veneration. [1913 Webster] If thou be poor,… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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