reverence

Everyday

1. Deep respect and honour shown to someone, such as a parent or a holy person. tree →
2. (old use) A low bow or curtsy to show respect; «to make a reverence» means to curtsy. tree →
3. (old use) «Your Reverence» is a polite title for a priest or a bishop. tree →

In the lessons

in the lessons, a duty owed to parents and elders; in tales, a respectful bow or curtsy made to a king, queen or lord

Examples

• Children should show reverence to their parents. tree →
• The girl made a low reverence to the queen. tree →
• The old miller said, «Won't your Reverence buy some corn?» tree →

Note

nothing for maths

In Jewish tradition

In the Torah it is used as a verb meaning to show deep respect, especially for God's holy place.

Interpretation. The tradition says reverence for the sanctuary means acting with care and respect there. Rabbis said it means not treating the Temple as an ordinary place.

Examples

• Ye shall keep My sabbaths, and reverence My sanctuary: I am the LORD. (Torah LEV.19.30, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

nothing for maths