revere
16 synonyms and 2 antonyms for revere, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To feel or show deep respect and admiration for someone or something.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use revere
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
widely revered
revered figure
revere someone's memory
A fairly formal word — used for figures held in especially high esteem, not casual admiration.
Etymology
From French révérer, from Latin revereor, "to stand in awe of" — built from re- plus vereor, "to fear".
Full origin of revere →Frequently asked questions
What does “revere” mean?
The word “revere” means to feel or show deep respect and admiration for someone or something. In plain terms, to look up to someone or something with real awe and respect, close to worship but not quite.
How do you pronounce “revere”?
“Revere” is pronounced ruh-veer (/ɹə.viːɹ/ in IPA).
How do you use “revere” in a sentence?
Here is “revere” used in a sentence: “Students still revere the retired professor for her groundbreaking research.”
What is another word for “revere”?
Words with a similar meaning to “revere” include esteem, honor, idolize, lay store by, look up to and prize.
What is the opposite of “revere”?
The opposite of “revere” — its antonyms — are despise and offend.
What part of speech is “revere”?
“Revere” is a verb.
Where does the word “revere” come from?
The word “revere” comes from Latin. From French révérer, from Latin revereor, "to stand in awe of" — built from re- plus vereor, "to fear".
