Reverence \Rev"er*ence\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Reverenced}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Reverencing}.] To regard or treat with reverence; to regard with respect and affection mingled with fear; to venerate. [1913 Webster] Let . . . the wife see that she reverence her husband. --Eph. v. 33. [1913 Webster] Those that I reverence those I fear, the wise. --Shak. [1913 Webster]