revere

verb
UK: /rɪˈvɪər/
US: /rɪˈvɪr/

  1. To feel great respect and admiration for someone or something.

    1. Many people revere the queen.
    2. Historians revere Churchill for his wartime leadership and oratory skills.

  2. To worship or honor a god or religious figure.

    1. They revere their ancestors.
    2. Ancient civilizations would revere the sun and moon as deities with great power.

Synonyms

admire respect venerate worship honor esteem
revere noun

  1. A feeling of deep respect and admiration for someone or something.

    1. She has revere for her boss.
    2. The professor's groundbreaking work earned him widespread revere in his field.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "revere" in English means: To feel great respect and admiration for someone or something., To worship or honor a god or religious figure..

The phonetic transcription of "revere" is /rɪˈvɪər/ in British English and /rɪˈvɪr/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "revere": admire, respect, venerate, worship, honor, esteem.

Example usage of "revere": "Many people revere the queen.". More examples on the page.