reverence
intermediateB2/ˈrɛvərəns/ · rev-er-ence
A feeling or attitude of deep respect tinged with awe; veneration.
Meanings
A feeling or attitude of deep respect tinged with awe; veneration.
احترام، عہد، عقیدت، شرف کے ساتھ عزت کا احساس یا رویہ۔
احترام
ihtiraam
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- show reverence
- reverence for tradition
- deep reverence
Example Sentences
He spoke with great reverence for the traditions of his ancestors.
اس نے اپنے آباؤ اجداد کی روایات کے بارے میں بڑے احترام سے بات کی۔
Us ne apne aba-o-ajdaad ki riwayat ke bare mein bade ihtiraam se baat ki.
The reverence she felt for the teacher was evident in her attentive behavior.
اس نے استاد کے لیے جو احترام محسوس کیا وہ اس کے متوجہ رویے میں واضح تھا۔
Us ne ustad ke liye jo ihtiraam mehsoos kiya woh is ke mutawaajjih rawaye mein wazeh tha.
He entered the temple with a sense of reverence and humility.
وہ مندر میں احترام اور عاجزی کے احساس کے ساتھ داخل ہوا۔
Woh mandir mein ihtiraam aur aajzi ke ehsaas ke sath daakhil hua.
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💡 Memory Tip
Remember 'reverence' as 'respect with a reverberation of awe'.
Imagine a person bowing their head with a sense of deep respect in a sacred place.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
سجدۂ شکر ہے احترم کے واسطے، خاک کو عرش کردیا احترام کے واسطے۔
Sajda-e-shukar hai ihtiraam ke waste, Khaak ko arsh kar diya ihtiraam ke waste.
Prostration of gratitude is for respect's sake, / The dust was elevated to the throne for the sake of respect.
— Allama Iqbal, Unverified
* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "reverentia" — to stand in awe
First known use: 14th century
The word 'reverence' entered the English language in the late 14th century, originating from the Old French 'reverence', which in turn comes from Latin. Its meaning has evolved to signify deep respect.