English vocabulary · B2
Revere
/rɪˈvɪr/ · v.
It means to feel very deep respect for someone.
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Example sentences
- Students revere this teacher and his words.
- The whole town reveres the old doctor.
Word origin and roots
from Latin
- re — again (from Latin)
- vereri — fear (from Latin)
Synonyms and nuances
- reverence (showing deep respect through attitude)
- reverend (addressing someone with religious honor)
- irreverent (showing a deliberate lack of respect)
Words with the same root
vereri — to fear with respect
- reverent — feeling or showing very deep respect and awe
- irreverent — showing a lack of proper respect — not treating something seriously
Lesson notes
Revere. It means to feel very deep respect for someone. You see that person as truly great.
Similar words are reverence, reverend, and irreverent. Use revere when the respect is very deep.
Students revere this teacher and his words. The whole town reveres the old doctor.
From Latin. Re means again. vereri means fear. To revere is to respect someone with deep awe.