reveres; revered; revering
formal
: to have great respect for (someone or something) : to show devotion and honor to (someone or something)
The family reveres old traditions.
—often + asThe town reveres him as a hero.
—often used as (be) reveredHe is revered as a hero.
Her poems are revered by other poets.
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“Revere.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/revere. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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