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1 reverence
['revərəns]noun (great respect: He was held in reverence by those who worked for him.) djúp virðing -
2 fetish
['fetiʃ]1) (an object worshipped, especially because a spirit is supposed to lodge in it.) blæti; skurðgoð2) (something which is regarded with too much reverence or given too much attention: It is good to dress well, but there is no need to make a fetish of it.) trúaratriði, átrúnaðaratriði
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reverence — ► NOUN 1) deep respect. 2) archaic a bow or curtsy. 3) (His/Your Reverence) a title given to a member of the clergy, especially a priest in Ireland. ► VERB ▪ regard or treat with reverence … English terms dictionary
reverence — noun ADJECTIVE ▪ deep, great ▪ due (esp. BrE) VERB + REVERENCE ▪ have ▪ show ▪ … Collocations dictionary
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reverence — I (Roget s IV) n. 1. [A reverential attitude] Syn. respect, veneration, awe, admiration, love, regard, esteem, devotion, adoration, worship, deference, honor, glorification, exaltation, idolization, obsequiousness, fear, dread. Ant. hatred*,… … English dictionary for students
reverence — I. noun Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo French, from Latin reverentia, from reverent , reverens respectful, reverent Date: 14th century 1. honor or respect felt or shown ; deference; especially profound adoring awed respect 2. a gesture of… … New Collegiate Dictionary
reverence — rev|er|ence [ rev(ə)rəns ] noun uncount a strong feeling of respect and admiration for someone or something: They spoke of the old man with reverence. reverence for: a reverence for tradition … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
reverence — 1 noun 1 (U) formal great respect and admiration for someone or something (+ for): You should show proper reverence for the national flag. 2 your/his reverence old use used when speaking to or about a priest: The visitors have arrived, your… … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
reverence — UK [ˈrev(ə)rəns] / US noun [uncountable] a strong feeling of respect and admiration for someone or something They spoke of the old man with reverence. reverence for: a reverence for tradition … English dictionary
reverence — 1. noun a) Veneration; profound awe and respect, normally in a sacred context. Your reverence b) An act of showing respect, such as a bow. 2 … Wiktionary
reverence — 1. noun reverence for the countryside Syn: high esteem, high regard, great respect, acclaim, admiration, appreciation, estimation, favor See note at honor Ant: scorn 2. verb they reverence modern jazz … Thesaurus of popular words
reverence — /ˈrɛvərəns / (say revuhruhns), /ˈrɛvrəns / (say revruhns) noun 1. the feeling or attitude of deep respect tinged with awe; veneration. 2. the outward manifestation of this feeling: to pay reverence. 3. a gesture indicative of deep respect; an… …