SYNONYMS AND RELATED EXPRESSIONS
revere
verb
To regard with deep respect or admiration.
Local English device voice, when available. This is not a recorded dictionary pronunciation.
Regard with deep respect
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Usage distinction
Return to topRevere is stronger than ordinary respect. Worship can be religious, and idolize may imply uncritical or excessive admiration.
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See revere in use
The students revere the teacher who first encouraged their writing.
The harbor crews revere the keeper's written code of fair passage, treating its commitment to equal consideration with deep respect.
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