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revere

1 American  
[ri-veer] / rɪˈvɪər /

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 American  
[ri-veer] / rɪˈvɪər /

noun

  1. revers.

Revere 3 American  
[ri-veer] / rɪˈvɪər /

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 British  
/ 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

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revere 2 British  
/ rɪˈvɪə /

verb

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

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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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I feel about Scotland the way many Europeans feel about America: I love its people, revere its history, relish its architecture and topography and regard its present-day politics with sadness.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 5, 2025

Though Bhumibol's son inherited the throne about nine years ago, many still revere him as the nation's most steadfast figurehead -- and Sirikit as his constant companion.

From Barron's • Oct. 26, 2025

There is a Mexican essence in this tough, labor-leading Midwest town, and it’s transmitted in the foods that local people of all backgrounds revere.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 16, 2025

Without anything divine to revere, American home and landscape design largely genuflects at the altar of the market.

From Salon • Aug. 23, 2025

“I’ve lived a long time, Little Pumpkin. I honor and revere ngangas. I believe they can tell us what our ancestors want, but a few—a very few—are dishonest. Now and then one is downright wicked.”

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer

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