Synonyms for revere
rɪˈvɪərre·vere

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1. revere

   In the old sense of wonder, admire is practically obsolete; the word now expresses a delight and approval, in which the element of wonder unconsciously mingles. We admire beauty in nature and art, delight in the innocent happiness of children, enjoy books or society, a walk or a dinner. We approve what is excellent, applaud heroic deeds, esteem the good, love our friends. We honor and respect noble character wherever found; we revere and venerate it in the aged. We extol the goodness and adore the majesty and power of God.

   Synonyms:
   admire, adore, applaud, approve, delight in, enjoy, esteem, esteem, extol, honor, love, respect, venerate, wonder

   Antonyms:
   abhor, abominate, contemn, despise, detest, dislike, execrate, hate, ridicule, scorn

   Preposition:
   Admire at may still very rarely be found in the old sense of wonder at.

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1. Revere, Paul Reverenoun

   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:
   revers

2. revers, revereverb

   a lapel on a woman's garment; turned back to show the reverse side

   Synonyms:
   revers

3. idolize, idolise, worship, hero-worship, revereverb

   love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol

   "Many teenagers idolized the Beatles"

   Synonyms:
   worship, fear, idolize, reverence, hero-worship, venerate, idolise

4. reverence, fear, revere, venerateverb

   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:
   hero-worship, fear, idolize, dread, reverence, worship, venerate, idolise

Matched Categories

1. • American Revolutionary Leader
   • Respect
   • Silversmith

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1. revereverb

   Synonyms:
   venerate, reverence, adore, honor, regard highly

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1. revereverb

   Synonyms:
   venerate, reverence, honor, respect

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1. List of paraphrases for "revere":

   river

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1. Terry McAuliffe:

   We have to be Paul Revere every chance we get to let people know what is at risk and why it is at risk. We live it. Every time we eat breakfast we think about these things, i don't think you can be overly concerned about this. The American psyche has not recognized we were one vice president away from a coup.

2. Nathaniel Arnold:

   Most California citizens who reside in Joshua Trees habitat revere these iconic desert species, more so now than ever because of its degraded population status, we're pleased to see the citizen tip led to a successful disposition and we hope it serves as a deterrent to others who may think it is acceptable to unlawfully remove Joshua Trees to make way for development.

3. Nicolas Chow:

   The four characters on the base say 'jingtian qinmin', which means 'revere heaven and serve thy people,' it really crystallizes the political theory in China whereby heaven bestows its power upon a ruler who is righteous and benevolent.

4. Evans Revere:

   The need to seal off the borders will have a devastating economic effect on North Korea. Because of international sanctions, Evans Revere pressure, and the absence of any significant aid coming in from the ROK( South Korea.In), North Korea has become even more dependent on China, with the border shut down, Pyongyang is probably panicking right now.

5. Earl Ofari Hutchinson:

   There are many blacks who revere him.