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reverence
noun
verb
An act showing respect (especially a bow or curtsy)
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ˈɹɛv.ə.ɹəns
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noun
An act showing respect (especially a bow or curtsy)
noun
A reverent mental attitude
noun
A feeling of profound respect for someone or something
“The fear of God”
verb
Regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of
“Fear God as your father”
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The fear of God
The Chinese reverence for the dead
The French treat food with gentle reverence
His respect for the law bordered on veneration
Fear God as your father
We venerate genius
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