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Meanings of awe (awes) in English

Portuguese
temor
Catalan
veneració
Spanish
terror

A feeling of profound respect for someone or something.

temor
Synonyms
Examples for "fear"
Examples for "fear"
1
However, some politicians and public health experts fear that may be premature.
Reuters
2
However, I fear this might simply be a case of wishful thinking.
The Guardian
3
Fruit farmers Facebook Twitter Pinterest Farmers fear uncertainty over EU workers' rights.
The Guardian
4
We can't continue to let the Syrian population fear for their future.
Reuters
5
Countries fear seeing their young people left behind, their workforce made irrelevant.
The Guardian
1
False religion; reverence of beings not proper objects of reverence; false worship.
Scientific Essays and Lectures
2
They are held in high reverence by the common people in Ireland.
Castle Rackrent
3
The world has lost reverence; I regret it, I bitterly regret it.
Saint's Progress
4
However, he is probably regarded with the highest reverence in Puerto Rico.
The new yorker
5
The recluse looked at the little volume with reverence in his eyes.
Men, Women, and Boats
1
Fourier was especially held in veneration by the Cheiks and the Ulémas.
Biographies of Distinguished Scientific Men / First Series
2
On the contrary I have always held you in the highest veneration.
The Fugitives: The Tyrant Queen of Madagascar
3
The oracle of Apollo at Delphi in Phocis enjoyed the utmost veneration.
Early European History
4
Thus the opening of the supplication inspires veneration and confidence in Mary.
The Excellence of the Rosary / Conferences for Devotions in Hono...
5
Men have a natural veneration for antiquity, especially in matters of religion.
Evidences of Christianity
Usage of awes in English
1
I know that Valentine's family still awes her...' Bolitho was not surprised.
Beyond the Reef
2
It awes us, it fills us with wonder and fear and desire.
The Church and Modern Life
3
The presence of an official detective sometimes awes this class of witness.
Tales of Chinatown
4
It awes, it masters thee; it will mock thee and betray.
Zanoni
5
He commands the living public-theGhost of the Public awes himself.
What Will He Do with It? — Volume 08
6
The majesty of Night is so contagious, it awes, it inspires.
Vendetta
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The very thought of what she's about to accomplish awes her.
Reuters
8
The detective had that authoritative manner which awes the youthful mind.
The Quest of the Sacred Slipper
9
It is a figure that by its mere presence over-awes Corkey.
David Lockwin—The People's Idol
10
The old graveyard, like the hoary tower, awes the mind and touches the heart.
Virginia: the Old Dominion / As seen from its colonial waterway,...
11
The beauty and boldness of the scenery on either side alternately enchants and awes.
The Bay State Monthly, Volume 3, No. 2
12
The certainty of the Father's presence awes the heart greatly.
Quiet Talks on John's Gospel
13
How he awes me by the superiority of his sentiments.
The Contrast
14
Not a bad purchase for Rosedale, though: attracts attention, and awes the Western sight-seer.
The House of Mirth
15
There is ever something in courage and in will that awes numbers, though brave themselves.
The Last of the Barons — Volume 07
16
He had a note-book in his hand-thatterrible weapon which awes even the London cabman.
The Green Flag, and Other Stories of War and Sport
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Translations for awes
Portuguese
temor
Catalan
veneració
Awes through the time