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revere - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'revere' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Revere [ v. t.]
- To regard with reverence, or profound respect and affection, mingled with awe or fear; to venerate; to reverence; to honor in estimation.

Meaning of 'revere' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . revere [ v]
Meaning (1):
- regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of
Example in sentence:
  • Fear God as your father;
  • We venerate genius
Meaning (2):
- love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol
Example in sentence:
  • Many teenagers idolized the Beatles