Meaning & use
revere
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.
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