REVERENCE - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Noun
a reverent mental attitude
Categories: Attitude, Mental attitude
Meaning 2
Part of speech: Noun
an act showing respect (especially a bow or curtsy)
Categories: Action
Meaning 3
Part of speech: Verb
regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of
Example: Fear God as your father; We venerate genius
Categories: Respect, Esteem, Value, Prize, Prise
Synonyms
Awe, Fear, Reverence, Revere, Venerate
Antonyms
🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)
The word "reverence" comes from Proto-Indo-European *wer-. It started in Latin revereor. Then it appeared in Latin reverentia. Later, people used it in Old French reverence. After that, it was Middle English reverence.
🔗 Related Words
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