References vs Reverences - What's the difference?
references | reverences |
(reverence)
Veneration; profound awe and respect, normally in a sacred context.
An act of showing respect, such as a bow.
* Goldsmith
The state of being revered.
* Francis Bacon
A form of address for some members of the clergy.
That which deserves or exacts manifestations of reverence; reverend character; dignity; state.
* Shakespeare
To show reverence.
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As verbs the difference between references and reverences
is that references is third-person singular of reference while reverences is third-person singular of reverence.As a noun references
is plural of lang=en.reverences
English
Verb
(head)reverence
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Noun
- Make twenty reverences upon receiving about twopence.
- When discords, and quarrels, and factions, are carried openly and audaciously, it is a sign the reverence of government is lost.
- your reverence
- I am forced to lay my reverence by.