Reverence: meaning, definitions and examples

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reverence

 

[ ˈrɛv(ə)rəns ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

in religion

Deep respect for someone or something, often of a divine nature. It involves a feeling of awe, admiration, and honor towards a deity, saint, or sacred object.

Synonyms

adoration, respect, veneration, worship

Examples of usage

  • The monks showed reverence towards the ancient relics.
  • She bowed her head in reverence before the altar.
  • His reverence for the natural world was evident in his artwork.
Context #2 | Noun

in general

A gesture or act showing deep respect, such as a bow or a moment of silence. It can also refer to the state of being respectful or polite towards others.

Synonyms

admiration, deference, honor, respect

Examples of usage

  • The audience stood in reverence as the national anthem played.
  • She greeted her elders with reverence and humility.
  • The students showed reverence by listening attentively to the guest speaker.
Context #3 | Verb

formal

To show deep respect or admiration for someone or something, often through actions or words.

Synonyms

appreciate, honor, respect, venerate

Examples of usage

  • He reverenced his ancestors by following their traditions.
  • She reverenced the old traditions by preserving them in her community.
  • The artist reverenced nature by capturing its beauty in his paintings.

Translations

Translations of the word "reverence" in other languages:

🇵🇹 reverência

🇮🇳 श्रद्धा

🇩🇪 Ehrfurcht

🇮🇩 penghormatan

🇺🇦 повага

🇵🇱 cześć

🇯🇵 尊敬 (そんけい)

🇫🇷 révérence

🇪🇸 reverencia

🇹🇷 saygı

🇰🇷 존경 (존경)

🇸🇦 تبجيل

🇨🇿 úcta

🇸🇰 úcta

🇨🇳 敬畏 (jìngwèi)

🇸🇮 spoštovanje

🇮🇸 virðing

🇰🇿 құрмет

🇬🇪 პატივისცემა

🇦🇿 hörmət

🇲🇽 reverencia

Etymology

The word 'reverence' originated from the Latin word 'reverentia', which means 'awe, respect'. It has been used in English since the 14th century to signify deep respect or admiration, especially in religious contexts. Throughout history, reverence has been a fundamental aspect of various belief systems and cultural practices, highlighting the importance of showing respect towards higher powers, traditions, and values.

Word Frequency Rank

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