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to revere
01
to feel deep respect or admiration for someone or something
Transitive: to revere sb/sth
Examples
The community members revere the wise elder for their wealth of knowledge and experience.
02
to honor or hold in deep respect, typically in a manner that falls short of worship
Transitive: to revere sb
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
State verb
Regular
Present tense
revere
3rd person singular
reveres
Present participle
revering
Past simple
revered
Past participle
revered
Examples
Followers of the religion revere the prophet as a divine messenger, honoring his teachings and example in their daily lives.
Revere
01
a type of lapel on a woman's garment that is turned back to reveal the reverse side of the fabric, often used as a decorative or stylistic element in tailored clothing
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Simple
Countable
Plural form
reveres
Examples
The jacket featured a satin revere that added a touch of elegance to the neckline.
Lexical Tree
revered
reverence
reverent
revere
