revere (rɪˈvɪə
)
Definitions
verb
- (tr) to be in awe of and respect deeply; venerate
Alternative Forms
reˈverable adjective reˈverer nounWord Origin
C17: from Latin reverēri , from re- + verērī to fear, be in awe ofRevere (rɪˈvɪə)
Definitions
noun
- 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
Usage examples
Say what you like about the French, but at least they revere their artists.
, LOVE YOU MADLY (2002)With the region largely inhabited by Mahatos who revere cows, Dara's activities ingratiated him with the people.
India Today (1999)As much as we revere some men, we should desist from deifying them.
SA Star (2004)He had eight years of English lessons at school, during which he was taught to revere the NHS, and one year as a medical student in America.
Times, Sunday Times (2002)Young people are supposed to respect and revere the old, and hang on their every word of wisdom.
, Time on our Side (1994)