revere

verb [T]

/rɪˈvɪər/

/-ˈvɪr/ formal

Definition

› to very much respect and admire someone or something: Nelson Mandela is revered for his brave fight against apartheid.Showing respect and admiration

(Definition of revere verb from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

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revenue noun
reverberate verb (EFFECT)
reverberate verb (SOUND)
reverberation noun (EFFECTS)
reverberation noun (SOUND)
revere verb
reverence noun
Reverend noun
reverent adjective
reverential adjective
reverie noun

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Synonyms and related words:

admiration noun
admire verb
admiring adjective
awe noun
awestruck adjective
hero worship noun
homage noun
honorific adjective
honour noun (RESPECT)
honour verb (RESPECT)
idolize verb
impress verb
know your place idiom
pay your respects idiom
respectful adjective (ADMIRATION)
salute noun (PRAISE)
salute noun (SHOW OF RESPECT)
salute verb (PRAISE)
sb deserves a medal idiom
sit at the feet of sb idiom

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