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self-reverence

self-rev·er·ence
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [self rev-er-uh ns, rev-ruh ns]
    • /sɛlf ˈrɛv ər əns, ˈrɛv rəns/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [self rev-er-uh ns, rev-ruh ns]
    • /sɛlf ˈrɛv ər əns, ˈrɛv rəns/

Definitions of self-reverence word

  • noun self-reverence a feeling or attitude of deep respect tinged with awe; veneration. 1
  • noun self-reverence the outward manifestation of this feeling: to pay reverence. 1
  • noun self-reverence a gesture indicative of deep respect; an obeisance, bow, or curtsy. 1
  • noun self-reverence the state of being revered, or treated with respect tinged with awe. 1
  • noun self-reverence (initial capital letter) a title used in addressing or mentioning a member of the clergy (usually preceded by your or his). 1
  • verb with object self-reverence to regard or treat with reverence; venerate: One should reverence God and His laws. 1
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Origin of self-reverence

First appearance:

before 1250
One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English < Latin reverentia respect, fear, awe. See revere1, -ence

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Parts of speech for Self-reverence

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Self-reverence

self-reverence popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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