revere
verb · noun
Simple meaning
To regard someone or something with great awe or devotion.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ɹɪˈvɪɹ
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
verb
transitive
To regard someone or something with great awe or devotion.
transitivealso religion
To honour in a form lesser than worship, e.g., a saint, or an idol.
noun
A revers.
A minor city in Redwood County, Minnesota.
A frazione in Mantua, Lombardy, Italy.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C1 · Advanced
- Frequency
- Uncommon
- Typical Use
- Neutral / general English
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
Aura for this meaning
This meaning: To regard someone or something with great awe or devotion.
In this sense, revere is a strong, expressive word and carries open devotion, so it sounds personal rather than measured.
- Emotional tone
- Positive
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Strong
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Affectionate
- Usage feel
- Warm and expressive
Where it naturally appears
- Personal/emotional discussion
- Literature/storytelling
- Ethics/values
- Relationships
Usage note
Revere is emotionally heavy: it suggests deep or lasting feeling, not a passing mood, so it can overstate a small reaction.
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Common Patterns and Combinations
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Word Family
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Word family
Words built from the same root.
Regard with feelings of respect and reverence.
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