revere

¹

[ ri-veer ]

verb (used with object)

, re·vered, re·ver·ing.

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. ReverePaul17351818MUSPOLITICS: patriotARTS AND CRAFTS: silversmith 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

Derived Forms

• reˈverable, adjective
• reˈverer, noun

Other Words From

• re·ver·a·ble adjective
• re·ver·er 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

Gatland was always in danger of damaging his legacy when returning to a job for which he was generally revered after his first stint in charge, one that yielded Grand Slams and World Cup semi-finals.

From BBC

“The military I loved, I fought for, I revered… spit me out,” Fox News co-host Hegseth wrote in a recent book.

From Los Angeles Times

Jones was revered in all corners of music, including rap.

From BBC

So prepare for the opposite of smooth – bumpy, noisy and transactional – finding issues where they can do a deal with Trump, who reveres his capacity as a deal maker.

From BBC

Roberts knows from firsthand experience, as he remains revered in Boston to this day for a stolen base that started a historic comeback for the Red Sox in the 2004 American League Championship Series.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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