revere
1 Americanverb (used with object)
noun
noun
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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.
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a city in E Massachusetts, on Massachusetts Bay, near Boston: seaside resort.
noun
verb
Other Word Forms
- reverable adjective
- reverer noun
Etymology
Origin of revere
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 )
Example Sentences
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The Cave of the Patriarchs - also known as the Ibrahimi Mosque - is revered by Jews, Muslims and Christians as Abraham, Isaac and Jacob's burial place.
From BBC
By the time he arrived at Swindon Town, Milner had made 18 Premier League appearances, scored a couple of goals and, despite his tender years, was already revered by Leeds fans.
From BBC
It was hard to wrap my head around the notion of it being the same Mami Wata revered by people, including my own ancestors, as a deity.
From Literature
Many see the vote as the most consequential democratic moment for them since their revered Buddhist spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama -- who celebrated his 90th birthday last year -- fled Chinese rule in 1959.
From Barron's
A sea of colour lit up Malaysia's landmark Batu Caves outside the capital Sunday, as hundreds of thousands of Hindu devotees gathered to celebrate Thaipusam, one of the religion's most revered festivals.
From Barron's
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