Definition of 'revere'

Noun

1. 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)
      Synonyms: Paul Revere
2. a lapel on a woman's garment; turned back to show the reverse side
      Synonyms: revers

Verb

1. love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol; "Many teenagers idolized the Beatles"
      Synonyms: idolize idolise worship hero-worship
2. regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of; "Fear God as your father"; "We venerate genius"
      Synonyms: reverence fear venerate

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