Meaning & use

revere

verb·Academic

To feel or show deep respect and admiration for someone or something.

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Students revere the retired professor for his decades of groundbreaking research.

Many cultures revere their ancestors and honor them with annual ceremonies.

A note on using this word

Revere is stronger than simple 'respect'; it suggests near-reverential admiration, often tied to tradition, wisdom, or achievement.

Words with a similar meaning

admireveneratehonor

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