[[honor]],, homage, '''reverence''', deference mean [[respect]] and esteem shown to another. honor may apply to the recognition of one's right to great respect or to any [[expression]] of such recognition <the nomination is an honor>. homage adds the implication of accompanying praise <paying homage to Shakespeare>. reverence implies [[profound]] [[respect]] mingled with [[love]], [[devotion]], or [[awe]] <great reverence for my father>. deference implies a yielding or submitting to another's [[judgment]] or preference out of respect or reverence | [[honor]],, homage, '''reverence''', deference mean [[respect]] and esteem shown to another. honor may apply to the recognition of one's right to great respect or to any [[expression]] of such recognition <the nomination is an honor>. homage adds the implication of accompanying praise <paying homage to Shakespeare>. reverence implies [[profound]] [[respect]] mingled with [[love]], [[devotion]], or [[awe]] <great reverence for my father>. deference implies a yielding or submitting to another's [[judgment]] or preference out of respect or reverence |