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ruh-veer
Revere (verb) means to feel or show deep respect and admiration for someone or something. Example: “Students still revere the retired professor for her groundbreaking research.”
verb
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To feel or show deep respect and admiration for someone or something.
"Students still revere the retired professor for her groundbreaking research."
"The city reveres its founder with a statue in the main square."
How to use revere
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo look up to someone or something with real awe and respect, close to worship but not quite.
When to use it
A fairly formal word — used for figures held in especially high esteem, not casual admiration.
Common pairings
widely revered
revered figure
revere someone's memory
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Word forms
- Plural
- reveres
- Third person singular
- reveres
- Past tense
- revered
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Etymology
From French révérer, from Latin revereor, "to stand in awe of" — built from re- plus vereor, "to fear".
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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".
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