Reverence is defined as deep respect, or is a name given to a holy figure in a religious institution.
(noun)The definition of reverence is treating with great respect.
(verb)When you treat a deity with great respect, this is an example of reverence.
See reverence in Webster's New World College Dictionary
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Origin: OFr < L reverentia < reverens: see reverent
transitive verb reverenced, reverencing
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