profound respect and esteem mingled with fear and affection, as for a holy being or place; the disposition to revere; veneration.-the act of revering; a token of respect or veneration; an obeisance.-that which deserves or exacts manifestations of reverence; reverend character; dignity; state.-a person entitled to be revered; -- a title applied to priests or other ministers with the pronouns his or your; sometimes poetically to a father.-to regard or treat with reverence; to regard with respect and affection mingled with fear; to venerate.