WordWeb Online

1. A feeling of profound respect for someone or something
   "the Chinese reverence for the dead"; "the French treat food with gentle reverence";
   - fear, awe, veneration
    
2. A reverent mental attitude
    
3. An act showing respect (especially a bow or curtsy)

1. Regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed, exalted or be in awe of
   "reverence God as your father";
   - fear, revere, venerate

Derived forms: reverenced, reverences, reverencing

Type of: action, attitude, emotion, esteem, mental attitude, prize, respect, value

Antonym: irreverence

Encyclopedia: Reverence