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reverence

rev·er·ence [ révvərənss, révvrənss ]


noun 
Definition:
 
1. respect felt: feelings of deep respect or devotion

2. respect gained: the respect or devotion that others show somebody or something

3. christianity used to address Christian clergy: used as a form of address for some members of the Christian clergy



transitive verb  (past and past participle rev·er·enced, present participle rev·er·enc·ing, 3rd person present singular rev·er·enc·es)
Definition:
 
respect somebody or something deeply: to regard somebody or something with deep respect ( formal )


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