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reverence (n.)

late 13c., from Old French reverence "respect, awe," from Latin reverentia "awe, respect," from revereri "to stand in awe of, respect, honor, fear, be afraid of; revere," from re-, intensive prefix (see re-), + vereri "stand in awe of, fear, respect," from PIE *wer-e-, suffixed form of root *wer- (3) "perceive, watch out for."

reverence (v.)

late 14c., "treat with respect, honor; venerate, pay pious homage to; esteem, value; bow to (someone); do honor to," from reverence (n.). Related: Reverenced; reverencing.

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Definitions of reverence from WordNet
1
reverence (n.)
a feeling of profound respect for someone or something;
the French treat food with gentle reverence
the Chinese reverence for the dead
Synonyms: fear / awe / veneration
reverence (n.)
a reverent mental attitude;
reverence (n.)
an act showing respect (especially a bow or curtsy);
2
reverence (v.)
regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of;
Synonyms: fear / revere / venerate
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