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reverence

🇬🇧 UK/'revәrәns/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions

n.

Deep respect and awe, especially in a religious or sacred context; a gesture showing such respect.

崇敬；敬畏；尊重

v.

To feel or show deep respect and awe toward someone or something.

崇敬；敬畏

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
reverother
+
encestate, quality
=reverence

Common Collocations

  • 1.show reverence表达敬意
  • 2.deep reverence深深的敬畏
  • 3.reverence for nature对自然的崇敬
  • 4.hold in reverence对……怀有崇敬之情

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The pilgrims approached the ancient temple with deep reverence.

  • 2.

    She spoke of her mentor with great reverence and admiration.

  • 3.

    Many cultures teach children to show reverence for their elders.

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