reverence
gb/ɹˈɛvɚəns/ us/ɹˈɛvɚəns/
B2
English
~ 3600
mély tisztelet, hódolat, áhítat, mélyen tisztel, nagy tiszteletben tart
NOUN
B2
FORMAL
1
Usage pattern:
reverence for [someone/something]
The students showed great reverence for their teacher.
A diákok mély tiszteletet tanúsítottak a tanáruk iránt.
Many visitors feel a sense of reverence when they enter the ancient temple.
Sok látogatót áhítat tölt el, amikor belép az ősi templomba.
He spoke of his parents with reverence, clearly valuing their guidance.
The ceremony was conducted with solemn reverence.
Her reverence for nature was evident in her artwork.
Learner examples
I have great reverence for my grandmother.
Nagy tiszteletet érzek a nagymamám iránt.
They showed reverence to the old leader.
Mély tiszteletet tanúsítottak az idős vezető iránt.
We must have reverence for the law.
The children looked at the flag with reverence.
He spoke with reverence about his coach.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'reverence' with 'reference' due to similar pronunciation, but they have very different meanings.
Meaning
deep respect or admiration
Collocations
deep reverence
|show reverence
|with reverence
|hold in reverence
|reverence for tradition
Synonyms
respect (A more general and less formal term for positive regard toward someone or something.)
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admiration (Focuses more on approval and liking rather than solemn respect.)
Antonyms
disrespect (A lack of regard or courtesy toward someone or something.)
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contempt (A feeling that something is worthless or beneath consideration, the opposite of esteem.)
Themes
emotions
|relationships
|values
|religion
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A strong feeling of respect and honor for someone or something.
A feeling or attitude of profound respect, often mixed with awe, toward someone or something considered worthy or sacred.
VERB
C1
FORMAL
2
Usage pattern:
to reverence [someone/something]
They reverenced their ancestors by keeping traditions alive.
Őseik iránti mély tiszteletüket azzal fejezték ki, hogy életben tartották a hagyományokat.
The poet was reverenced by his peers for his contributions to literature.
A költőt pályatársai mélyen tisztelték az irodalomhoz való hozzájárulásáért.
We should reverence those who fought for our freedom.
Learner examples
We reverence our teachers.
Mélyen tiszteljük a tanárainkat.
They reverence the old customs.
Nagy tiszteletben tartják a régi szokásokat.
People reverence the national flag.
Common mistake:
Learners may overuse this verb form; in modern usage, the noun is far more common than the verb.
Meaning
to show deep respect
Collocations
reverence the memory
|reverenced by followers
Synonyms
honor (Often broader, can include rewarding or recognizing achievements as well as showing respect.)
Antonyms
disregard (To ignore or treat without respect.)
Themes
emotions
|relationships
|values
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To show strong respect for someone or something.
To regard or treat someone or something with deep respect and admiration.
Grammar
Dictionary form
reverence
IPA
GB/ɹˈɛvɚəns/
US/ɹˈɛvɚəns/
Syllables & stress
rev - er - ence (3 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (rev)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: reverence
- Plural: reverence, reverences
Word family
Forms
reverences
noun
Core family
revere
verb C1
reverent
adjective
Related words
reverently
adverb
reverential
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
irreverent
adjective
irreverence
noun
irreverently
adverb
Advanced or less common
reverentially
adverb
Expressions
hold in reverence
1/hˈoʊld ˈɪn ɹˈɛvɚəns/
fixed phrase
formal
to regard with deep respect
To think of someone or something with strong respect.
Examples
- Many people hold their grandparents in reverence.
- The community holds the tradition in reverence.
show reverence
1/ʃˈoʊ ɹˈɛvɚəns/
fixed phrase
formal
to demonstrate deep respect
To act in a way that shows strong respect.
Examples
- We should show reverence to our elders.
- The visitors showed reverence by remaining silent.
with reverence
1/wˈɪθ ɹˈɛvɚəns/
fixed phrase
formal
in a deeply respectful way
In a way that shows strong respect.
Examples
- She accepted the award with reverence.
- They entered the holy site with reverence.