reverence

UK
/ˈrɛv.ər.əns/
US
/ˈrɛv.ɚ.əns/

Translations

reverencenoun
reverences
pl
vénérationRespect profond et admiratif; registre soutenu.
The students showed great reverence for their teacher during the ceremony.
Les élèves ont témoigné une grande vénération pour leur professeur pendant la cérémonie.
révérenceGeste de respect, notamment une inclinaison du corps.
The knight showed reverence by bowing before the king.
Le chevalier a fait une révérence en s'inclinant devant le roi.
Additional translations
Votre RévérenceTitre de respect employé pour un membre du clergé.
reverenceverb
reverenced
Past Simple
reverenced
Past Participle
reverencing
Gerund
UK
/ˈrɛv.ər.əns/
US
/ˈrɛv.ɚ.əns/
vénérerEmployer pour exprimer un respect profond et admiratif.
The students reverence their teacher for her dedication and wisdom.
Les élèves vénèrent leur professeur pour son dévouement et sa sagesse.
Additional translations
révérerRegistre littéraire ou soutenu.

Definitions

reverencenoun
A deep respect for someone or something.
The students showed great reverence for their teacher during the ceremony.
A gesture indicative of deep respect, such as a bow or curtsy.
The knight showed reverence by bowing before the king.
A title or form of address used for a member of the clergy, typically preceded by a possessive adjective such as "your" or "his".
His Reverence will be leading the service this Sunday.
reverenceverb
To regard or treat with deep respect and admiration.
The students reverence their teacher for her dedication and wisdom.