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revere  /rɪ ˈvɪr/ ? Meaning of "revere"

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Definition(s):

  1. (n) American silversmith remembered for his midnight ride (celebrated in a poem by Longfellow) to warn the colonists in Lexington and Concord that British troops were coming (1735-1818)
  2. (n) a lapel on a woman's garment; turned back to show the reverse side
  3. (v) love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol
  4. (v) regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of

Synonym(s)

paul revere, hero-worship, idolise, idolize, worship, fear

Derived Word(s)

reverent

Usage(s):

  1. People in Asia revere their ancestors and in almost all nations in Asia there are days earmarked in the calendar to remember and pray for the ancestors.
  2. The hermit who comes to the village every spring is revered for his compassion and his unfailing faith in the innate goodness of all human beings.
  3. It is ironic that we revere artists only after they are dead.

Quotes

  1. "I didn't serve, as many people my age, because the Vietnam war was over by the time I was of draft age and we went to an all-volunteer Army," Obama told reporters on his plane. "But obviously I revere our soldiers and want to make sure they...
    on May 24, 2008 By: Barack Obama Source: Hindu

  2. Kagan responded saying, "I respect and indeed I revere the military."
    on Jun 29, 2010 By: Elena Kagan Source: Christian Broadcasting Network

  3. "The Republican values I'm speaking to are right out of ...... Teddy Roosevelt's playbook. He taught us all to revere our land, to leave a legacy ...... to the next generation," Huntsman said. "I'm also doing a very Republican thing to...
    on Nov 28, 2008 By: Jon Huntsman Source: 33 KDAF-TV

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