What does revere mean?
Revere means (transitive) To regard someone or something with great awe or devotion..
Revere
/ɹə.viːɹ/ · verb
Meaning
(transitive) To regard someone or something with great awe or devotion..
Definitions by Sense
- (transitive) To regard someone or something with great awe or devotion.
- (transitive, also religion) To honour in a form lesser than worship, e.g., a saint, or an idol.
- A revers.
Example Sentences
a highly revered musician
Synonyms for revere
Antonyms for revere
Related Words
Word Forms
- reveres
- revering
- revered
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for revere?
Common synonyms include esteem, honor, idolize, lay store by.
What is the opposite of revere?
Possible antonyms include despise, offend, contemn, despect.
How do you use revere in a sentence?
a highly revered musician
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