B2nounformalsocietyphilosophy
US/ˈrev.ər.əns/
UK/ˈrev.ər.əns/
deep respect and admiration, often for something holy or for a person of great importance
In context
The villagers spoke of their old teacher with great reverence.
Visitors lowered their voices out of reverence for the sacred place.
He held the old manuscript with reverence, afraid to damage it.
Words that go with reverence
adjective + noun
- deep reverenceShe felt deep reverence for the ancient trees.
- religious reverenceThey bowed their heads in religious reverence.
verb + preposition
- treat with reverenceThe artifacts were treated with reverence.
- hold in reverenceThe poet is still held in reverence today.
noun + preposition
- reverence for lifeHis reverence for life made him a strict vegetarian.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
reverence of her teacherCorrect: reverence for her teacher