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 awe awe /ˈɔ/

noun

  1. () An overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration  ( awe )
    an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration
     He stared over the edge with a feeling of awe
    he stared over the edge with a feeling of awe
  2. A feeling of profound respect for someone or something  ( awe , fear , reverence , veneration )
    a feeling of profound respect for someone or something
     The fear of God
    the fear of God
     The Chinese reverence for the dead
    the Chinese reverence for the dead
     The French treat food with gentle reverence
    the French treat food with gentle reverence
     His respect for the law bordered on veneration
    his respect for the law bordered on veneration

verb

  1. () Inspire awe in  ( awe )
    inspire awe in
     The famous professor awed the undergraduates
    The famous professor awed the undergraduates