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Added 9 October 2026

reverence

/ˈɹɛv.ə.ɹəns/ noun

In Latin: reverentia Wiktionary

noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about reverence at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

A feeling of profound respect for someone or something.
the fear of God
A reverent mental attitude.
An act showing respect (especially a bow or curtsy).

verb

Regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of.
Fear God as your father

Origin

From Middle English reverence (noun) and reverencen (verb), from Old French reverence and Latin reverentia, from Latin revereor (“to stand in awe, respect, revere”), from re- + vereor, ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *wer- (“to cover, heed, notice”).

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