Noun
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an act showing respect (especially a bow or curtsy)
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a reverent mental attitude
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a feeling of profound respect for someone or something
"the fear of God"
"the Chinese reverence for the dead"
"the French treat food with gentle reverence"
"his respect for the law bordered on veneration"
Verb
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regard with feelings of respect and reverence
consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of
"Fear God as your father"
"We venerate genius"