revere

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How does the verb revere differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of revere are adore, reverence, venerate, and worship. While all these words mean "to honor and admire profoundly and respectfully," revere stresses deference and tenderness of feeling.

a professor revered by her students

In what contexts can adore take the place of revere?

While the synonyms adore and revere are close in meaning, adore implies love and stresses the notion of an individual and personal attachment.

we adored our doctor

When can reverence be used instead of revere?

The meanings of reverence and revere largely overlap; however, reverence presupposes an intrinsic merit and inviolability in the one honored and a similar depth of feeling in the one honoring.

reverenced the academy's code of honor

When could venerate be used to replace revere?

The words venerate and revere are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, venerate implies a holding as holy or sacrosanct because of character, association, or age.

heroes still venerated

When would worship be a good substitute for revere?

The synonyms worship and revere are sometimes interchangeable, but worship implies homage usually expressed in words or ceremony.

worships their memory

Examples Sentences

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Recent Examples of revere Once revered as college football showcases, bowl games are becoming meaningless. Los Angeles Times, 21 Dec. 2024 These botanicals, while new to mainstream beauty, have long been revered for diminishing hyperpigmentation, evening texture, and nourishing the skin’s barrier. Jessica Fields, Essence, 20 Dec. 2024 The solstice has been revered by human cultures throughout history, and it is honored as a representation of new beginnings as people welcome in the next season. Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024 Grand Canyon National Park and Sedona are popular places to go in Arizona and are revered for their natural beauty and outdoor activities. Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 17 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for revere 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for revere
Verb
  • French President Emmanuel Macron venerated Carter for speaking for those without much voice, and other world leaders praised Carter for promoting peace and human rights.
    Elizabeth Both, NBC News, 30 Dec. 2024
  • Our American culture has venerated mediocrity over excellence for way too long (at least since the 90s and likely longer).
    Ted Johnson, Deadline, 27 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • None of this will be a revelation to video art enthusiasts, who have long worshipped at Steina’s feet.
    Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Vulture Cultures Ian Rose April 10, 2024 By turns worshipped and reviled, the bird frequently associated with death has appeared in art works for thousands of years.
    The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 27 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Should reverence serve carelessness, even incoherence?
    Joy Williams, Harper's Magazine, 2 May 2024
  • Saint Heron remains dedicated to empowering future art practitioners by reverencing the spiritual act of creating and spotlighting artists’ unwavering devotion to the intergenerational language of expression.
    Dominique Fluker, Essence, 16 June 2023

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“Revere.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revere. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.

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