revere
Plural: reveres
Noun
- American silversmith remembered for his midnight ride (celebrated in a poem by Longfellow) to warn the colonists in Lexington and Concord that British troops were coming (1735-1818)
- a lapel on a woman's garment; turned back to show the reverse side
- a revers
Verb
Verb Forms: revered, revering, reveres
- To regard with deep respect, awe, and adoration.
- love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol
- regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of
- To regard someone or something with great awe or devotion.
- To honour in a form lesser than worship, e.g., a saint, or an idol.
Examples
- a highly revered musician
- Many Scrabble players revere the masters who can spot bingos with ease.
Origin / Etymology
Borrowed from French révérer, ultimately from Latin revereor, from re- + vereor (“to fear”).
Synonyms
fear, hero-worship, idolise, idolize, Paul Revere, reverence, revers, venerate, worship, esteem, exalt, hallow, honor, prize, rate, regard, respect, revere, value, worthy
Scrabble Score: 9
revere: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Wordrevere: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
revere: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary