to show reverence to

  • 1Reverence — Rev er*ence, n. [F. r[ e]v[ e]rence, L. reverentia. See {Reverent}.] 1. Profound respect and esteem mingled with fear and affection, as for a holy being or place; the disposition to revere; veneration. [1913 Webster] If thou be poor, farewell thy …

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  • 2reverence — noun ADJECTIVE ▪ deep, great ▪ due (esp. BrE) VERB + REVERENCE ▪ have ▪ show ▪ …

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  • 3reverence — n. 1) to feel reverence 2) to show reverence 3) deep, profound reverence 4) reverence for 5) in reverence (to hold smb. in reverence) * * * [ rev(ə)rəns] profound reverence deep to feel reverence to show reverence reverence for …

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  • 4reverence — 1. noun a) Veneration; profound awe and respect, normally in a sacred context. Your reverence b) An act of showing respect, such as a bow. 2 …

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  • 5Save your reverence — Reverence Rev er*ence, n. [F. r[ e]v[ e]rence, L. reverentia. See {Reverent}.] 1. Profound respect and esteem mingled with fear and affection, as for a holy being or place; the disposition to revere; veneration. [1913 Webster] If thou be poor,… …

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  • 6Save your reverence — Reverence Rev er*ence, n. [F. r[ e]v[ e]rence, L. reverentia. See {Reverent}.] 1. Profound respect and esteem mingled with fear and affection, as for a holy being or place; the disposition to revere; veneration. [1913 Webster] If thou be poor,… …

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  • 7Saving your reverence — Reverence Rev er*ence, n. [F. r[ e]v[ e]rence, L. reverentia. See {Reverent}.] 1. Profound respect and esteem mingled with fear and affection, as for a holy being or place; the disposition to revere; veneration. [1913 Webster] If thou be poor,… …

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  • 8Sir reverence — Reverence Rev er*ence, n. [F. r[ e]v[ e]rence, L. reverentia. See {Reverent}.] 1. Profound respect and esteem mingled with fear and affection, as for a holy being or place; the disposition to revere; veneration. [1913 Webster] If thou be poor,… …

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  • 9To do reverence — Reverence Rev er*ence, n. [F. r[ e]v[ e]rence, L. reverentia. See {Reverent}.] 1. Profound respect and esteem mingled with fear and affection, as for a holy being or place; the disposition to revere; veneration. [1913 Webster] If thou be poor,… …

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  • 10reverence — 1 noun 1 (U) formal great respect and admiration for someone or something (+ for): You should show proper reverence for the national flag. 2 your/his reverence old use used when speaking to or about a priest: The visitors have arrived, your… …

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