reverence
gb/ɹˈɛvɚəns/ us/ɹˈɛvɚəns/
B2
Inglese
~ 3600
Accezioni
0 accezioni
Sostantivo
formal
B2
state
1
deep respect or admiration
A strong feeling of respect and honor for someone or something.
Schema d'uso:
reverence for [someone/something]
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes confuse 'reverence' with 'reference' due to similar pronunciation, but they have very different meanings.
Sinonimi
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.)
Contrari
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.)
Collocazioni
deep reverence
|show reverence
|with reverence
|hold in reverence
|reverence for tradition
Temi
emotions
|relationships
|values
|religion
|core_vocabulary
Esempi
- The students showed great reverence for their teacher.
- Many visitors feel a sense of reverence when they enter the ancient temple.
- 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.
Esempi per chi studia
- I have great reverence for my grandmother.
- They showed reverence to the old leader.
- We must have reverence for the law.
- The children looked at the flag with reverence.
- He spoke with reverence about his coach.
Verbo
formal
C1
action
2
to show deep respect
To show strong respect for someone or something.
Schema d'uso:
to reverence [someone/something]
Errore comune:
Learners may overuse this verb form; in modern usage, the noun is far more common than the verb.
Sinonimi
honor (Often broader, can include rewarding or recognizing achievements as well as showing respect.)
Contrari
disregard (To ignore or treat without respect.)
Collocazioni
reverence the memory
|reverenced by followers
Temi
emotions
|relationships
|values
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Esempi
- They reverenced their ancestors by keeping traditions alive.
- The poet was reverenced by his peers for his contributions to literature.
- We should reverence those who fought for our freedom.
Esempi per chi studia
- We reverence our teachers.
- They reverence the old customs.
- People reverence the national flag.
Grammatica
Forma base
reverence
IPA
GB/ɹˈɛvɚəns/
US/ɹˈɛvɚəns/
Sillabe e accento
rev - er - ence (3 sillabe)
Stress on 1st syllable (rev)
Forme flesse
Noun
- Base: reverence
- Plural: reverence, reverences
Famiglia di parole
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
Espressioni
hold in reverence
1/hˈoʊld ˈɪn ɹˈɛvɚəns/
fixed phrase
formal
to regard with deep respect
To think of someone or something with strong respect.
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi
- She accepted the award with reverence.
- They entered the holy site with reverence.