noun the act of revering; a token of respect or veneration; an obeisance.
2. reverence ·noun that which deserves or exacts manifestations of reverence; reverend character; dignity; state.
3. reverence ·vt to regard or treat with reverence; to regard with respect and affection mingled with fear; to venerate.
4. reverence ·noun profound respect and esteem mingled with fear and affection, as for a holy being or place; the disposition to revere; veneration.
5. reverence ·noun a person entitled to be revered;
a title applied to priests or other ministers with the pronouns his or your; sometimes poetically to a father.