revere

¹

[ri-veer]

verb (used with object)

revered, revering 

1. to regard with respect tinged with awe; venerate.

   The child revered her grandmother.

   Synonyms: adore, honor, reverence

revere

²

[ri-veer]

noun

1. revers.

Revere

³

[ri-veer]

noun

1. Paul, 1735–1818, American silversmith and patriot, famous for his night horseback ride, April 18, 1775, to warn Massachusetts colonists of the coming of British troops.

2. a city in E Massachusetts, on Massachusetts Bay, near Boston: seaside resort.

Revere

¹

/ rɪˈvɪə /

noun

1. Paul . 1735–1818, American patriot and silversmith, best known for his night ride on April 18, 1775, to warn the Massachusetts colonists of the coming of the British troops

revere

²

/ rɪˈvɪə /

verb

1. (tr) to be in awe of and respect deeply; venerate

Other Word Forms

• reverable adjective
• reverer noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of revere¹

First recorded in 1655–65; from Latin reverērī, equivalent to re- re- + verērī “to stand in awe of, fear, feel reverence” (akin to ware ² )

Word History and Origins

Origin of revere¹

C17: from Latin reverēri , from _re- + verērī to fear, be in awe of

Example Sentences

Around midnight on April 18, 1775, Revere was ordered to ride to Lexington, Mass., and warn the townspeople that British soldiers, who were quartered in Boston, were ready to head their way.

From Salon

“Revere?” he said with such distaste that it stunned me.

From Los Angeles Times

Evans Revere, a former senior US diplomat based in Seoul, fears a crisis is coming.

From BBC

At Paul Revere Junior High, Russell won first place at a Shakespeare Festival for his sonnet recitation.

From Los Angeles Times

During celebrations of the anniversary in Massachusetts that commemorated the battles of Lexington and Concord and the famous horse ride of Paul Revere, people held similar signs.

From BBC

Related Words

• admire 
• adore 
• appreciate 
• cherish 
• enjoy 
• exalt 
• hero-worship 
• honor 
• regard 
• respect 
• venerate 
• worship