reverence

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈrɛv.ə.rəns/ or /ˈrɛv.rəns/

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• Hyphenation: rev‧er‧ence

Noun

Singular reverence

Plural reverences

1. Reverence is the deep respect for someone or something.
2. Reverence is an act of showing respect, such as a bow.

Verb

Plain form reverence

Third-person singular reverences

Past tense reverenced

Past participle reverenced

Present participle reverencing

1. (transitive) If something is reverenced, it is treated with deep respect.
   • Synonyms: honour and honor