Word of the day
deference
1. humble submission and respect
“he addressed her with the deference due to age”
noun
/ˈdɛf(ə)rəns/
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"Make sure to show deference to our _____ visitors."
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- esteem
- reverence
- regard
- difference
- variation
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Find a word related to deference
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