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

I just talked to someone the other night who was saying that they make sauce in their grandmother’s Revere Ware pot.

From Los Angeles Times

Dunn, part of that generation, is donating his time to travel the country and act like a modern-day Paul Revere – reminding everyone what is at stake in 2024.

From Salon

Last year, police searched a marshy area in Revere, Massachusetts.

From Seattle Times

People watched waves crash over the sea wall in Revere, Mass., on Saturday.

From New York Times

Only Tom Brady will exist in perpetuity alongside Paul Revere.

From New York Times

Related Words

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