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Added 9 October 2026

revere

/ɹɪˈvɪə(ɹ)/ noun

In Latin: revereor Wiktionary

noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about revere at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

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.

verb

Love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol.
Many teenagers idolized the Beatles
Regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of.
Fear God as your father

Origin

Borrowed from French révérer, ultimately from Latin revereor, from re- + vereor (“to fear”).

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