Revere: meaning, definitions and examples

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revere

 

[ rɪˈvɪər ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

show deep respect

To revere someone or something is to have a deep respect for them or hold them in high esteem. It implies a feeling of admiration and honor towards the object of reverence.

Synonyms

admire, respect, venerate, worship

Examples of usage

  • He was revered as a wise and just leader.
  • She is revered for her contributions to the field of science.
  • The community reveres the memory of those who sacrificed their lives for freedom.
Context #2 | Noun

respect and admiration

Revere can also be used as a noun to describe the feeling of respect and admiration towards someone or something. It signifies a deep sense of honor and esteem.

Synonyms

admiration, respect, reverence

Examples of usage

  • She held him in deep reverence for his selfless actions.
  • The book is a reverent tribute to the author's legacy.

Translations

Translations of the word "revere" in other languages:

🇵🇹 reverenciar

🇮🇳 सम्मान करना

🇩🇪 verehren

🇮🇩 menghormati

🇺🇦 шанувати

🇵🇱 czcić

🇯🇵 崇拝する (sūhaisuru)

🇫🇷 révérer

🇪🇸 reverenciar

🇹🇷 saygı göstermek

🇰🇷 존경하다 (jongyeonghada)

🇸🇦 يوقر

🇨🇿 uctívat

🇸🇰 uctievať

🇨🇳 尊敬 (zūnjìng)

🇸🇮 častiti

🇮🇸 virða

🇰🇿 құрметтеу

🇬🇪 პატივისცემა (pat'ivists'ema)

🇦🇿 hörmət etmək

🇲🇽 reverenciar

Etymology

The word 'revere' originated from the Latin word 'revereri', which means 'to stand in awe of, to fear, to respect'. It entered the English language in the late 14th century and has been used to express deep respect and admiration ever since.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,820, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.