revere
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Definition of revere
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: to show devoted deferential honor to : regard as worthy of great honor revere the aged revere tradition
revere
nounDefinition of revere (Entry 2 of 4)
: revers
Revere
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Definition of Revere (Entry 3 of 4)
Paul 1735–1818 American patriot and silversmith
Revere
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Definition of Revere (Entry 4 of 4)
city in eastern Massachusetts on an inlet of the Atlantic just north of the northeasternmost part of Boston population 51,755
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Synonyms for revere
Synonyms: Verb
adore, deify, glorify, reverence, venerate, worship
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Examples of revere in a Sentence
Verb
The family reveres old traditions. in some cultures people revere their ancestors, even leaving food offerings for themRecent Examples on the Web: Verb
His record, though perfect in the wins and losses sense, may not be quite as revered as others. — Chris Brodeur, courant.com, "UConn Professor Chronicles Rocky Marciano's Rise Set Against Boxing's Murky Underworld," 12 July 2018 Take the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem, revered as the place of Jesus' crucifixion and burial and one of the pavilion's five case studies. — Colleen Barry, Fox News, "Real-world debates permeate Venice Biennale on architecture," 25 May 2018 East Jerusalem houses major shrines revered by Muslims, Christians and Jews. — Washington Post, "Palestinians killed in protest near Gaza-Israeli border," 8 June 2018 Early beer barons began brewing here before Milwaukee became a city and before Wisconsin earned its statehood, and now are revered in the city’s lore. — Mike Pramik, USA TODAY, "Milwaukee breweries from classic to craft," 6 June 2018 Nationally known and revered in liberal circles, Abrahamson served as chief justice from 1996 to 2015. — Patrick Marley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Justice Shirley Abrahamson is undergoing medical tests and been participating in Wisconsin cases only by phone," 19 Apr. 2018 While they are revered by most in the Lower 48, many Alaskans look upon eagles with amused tolerance. — John Schandelmeier, Anchorage Daily News, "Some words on birds and their impact on Alaska and the rest of the world," 24 June 2018 Park is the daughter of a deeply divisive dictator, Park Chung-hee, who is revered by supporters as a hero who spearheaded South Korea’s rapid economic rise in the 1960-70s. — Time, "Ousted South Korean President Park Geun-Hye Has Been Sentenced to 24 Years in Prison," 6 Apr. 2018 The vibrant dark red cherries found at most stores are Bing cherries, which are revered for their antioxidant properties. — NBC News, "8 summer superfoods to eat after a tough workout," 11 July 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'revere.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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The first known use of revere was in 1615
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revere
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English Language Learners Definition of revere
: to have great respect for (someone or something) : to show devotion and honor to (someone or something)
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Kids Definition of revere
: to have great respect for The town reveres him as a hero.
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