revere

¹

[ri-veer]

verb (used with object)

revered, revering 

1. to regard with respect tinged with awe; venerate.

   The child revered her grandmother.

   Synonyms: adore, honor, reverence

revere

²

[ri-veer]

noun

1. revers.

Revere

³

[ri-veer]

noun

1. Paul, 1735–1818, American silversmith and patriot, famous for his night horseback ride, April 18, 1775, to warn Massachusetts colonists of the coming of British troops.

2. a city in E Massachusetts, on Massachusetts Bay, near Boston: seaside resort.

Revere

¹

/ rɪˈvɪə /

noun

1. Paul . 1735–1818, American patriot and silversmith, best known for his night ride on April 18, 1775, to warn the Massachusetts colonists of the coming of the British troops

revere

²

/ rɪˈvɪə /

verb

1. (tr) to be in awe of and respect deeply; venerate

Other Word Forms

• reverable adjective
• reverer noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of revere¹

First recorded in 1655–65; from Latin reverērī, equivalent to re- re- + verērī “to stand in awe of, fear, feel reverence” (akin to ware ² )

Word History and Origins

Origin of revere¹

C17: from Latin reverēri , from _re- + verērī to fear, be in awe of

Example Sentences

This fits with our knowledge of the land of the pharaohs as a society that revered cats, immortalising them in art and preserving them as mummies.

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Garbage singer Shirley Manson described Hogg as "our revered Scottish fashion queen".

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The band’s lesser-known but critically revered Britpop peers Pulp released an excellent new record, its first studio offering in nearly 25 years.

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Inspired by “Pee-wee’s Playhouse Christmas Special,” she learned she could connect with her community and chosen family through performing outrageous drag numbers that revered and ridiculed the season.

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She’s also become a pop-cultural style icon, revered for the way she wore Mexican folk dress and braided her hair.

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Related Words

• admire 
• adore 
• appreciate 
• cherish 
• enjoy 
• exalt 
• hero-worship 
• honor 
• regard 
• respect 
• venerate 
• worship