Multiple choice

Directions: Choose appropriate meanings of the words in bold as per their contextual use.

The child revered her mother.

  1. hold in deep respect out of affection

  2. hold in deep respect out of fear

  3. ignore somebody's pleadings

  4. hold in disrespect
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Revered means to feel deep respect or admiration for someone. The option hold in deep respect out of affection correctly captures the positive, love-based nature of reverence, unlike option B which is based on fear.

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