REVERING

Verb

revering

present participle of revere

Source: Wiktionary


REVERE

Re*vere", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Revered; p. pr. & vb. n. Revering.] Etym: [L. revereri; pref. re- re- + vereri to fear, perh. akin to E. wary: cf. F. révérer.]

Definition: To regard with reverence, or profound respect and affection, mingled with awe or fear; to venerate; to reverence; to honor in estimation. Marcus Aurelius, whom he rather revered as his father than treated as his partner in the empire. Addison.

Syn.

– To venerate; adore; reverence.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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