Definitions for Reverence

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Reverence rev·er·ence

Spelling: [rev-er-uh ns, rev-ruh ns]

IPA: /ˈrɛv ər əns, ˈrɛv rəns/

Reverence is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 14 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 17 points.

You can make 72 anagrams from letters in Reverence (ceeeenrrv).

Definitions for Reverence

noun

1. a feeling or attitude of deep respect tinged with awe; veneration.
2. the outward manifestation of this feeling:
3. a gesture indicative of deep respect; an obeisance, bow, or curtsy.
4. the state of being revered, or treated with respect tinged with awe.
5. (initial capital letter) a title used in addressing or mentioning a member of the clergy (usually preceded by your or his).

verb (used with object)

1. to regard or treat with reverence; venerate:

Origin of Reverence

1250-1300; Middle English Latin reverentia respect, fear, awe. See revere¹, -ence

Examples for Reverence

Brewers and legal experts speak of him in hushed tones, with equal parts irritation and reverence.

“His reverence is taking his after-dinner nap and may not be disturbed,” said the man.

To reverence in church, and to guarded language, he also exhorted him.

They included the officers who had turned their backs on the Jumbotron, but there now was only reverence in their ranks.

It was to her the revelation of a heart, and she saw with reverence.

He drew off: and then ran into the highest professions of reverence and affection for you.

Labor Day is always a day that blends celebration with reverence.

I get the reverence for tradition that defines a place like Ole Miss.

Lincoln was just wrong to hope that “reverence for the laws” would become our “political religion.”

As for his marvellous power, I shall bless it and reverence it all my life.