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reverence
has definitions from the field of religion
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[ verb ] (religion) regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of
Examples "Fear God as your father" "We venerate genius" Used in print (John Michael Ray, "Rhode Island's Reactions...)Resolved that his wrongs and bereavements in Kansas , occasioned by the violence and brutality of those who were intent_on the propagation of slavery in that territory , call_for a charitable judgment upon his recent efforts in Virginia to undermine the despotism from which he had suffered , and commend his family to the special sympathy and aid of all who pity suffering and reverence justice . |
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[ noun ] (religion) a profound emotion inspired by a deity
Synonyms Examples "the fear of God" |
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[ noun ] a reverent mental attitude
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