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