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revere

Verb

IPA /rɪˈvɪə(r)/

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To feel deep respect and admiration for someone or something.

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revere/rɪˈvɪə(r)/

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A teacher helps generations learn
The community remembers her work
Deep respect and admiration

People revere someone they respect and admire profoundly.

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The villagers revere the teacher who helped generations of children learn to read.
Many students revere her as a pioneer in the field.

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revere — To feel deep respect and admiration for someone or something.

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To feel deep respect and admiration for someone or something.

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Word origin

From French reverer or Latin revereri, meaning to regard with deep respect or awe.

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Be revered as introduces the role for which someone receives deep respect.

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