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revere

re·vere

UK/ɹɪˈvɪə(ɹ)/ US/ɹɪˈvɪɹ/ uncommon
verb (2) noun (2)

verb

1.

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

  • “Many teenagers idolized the Beatles”
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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”
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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)

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2.

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

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Origin

Borrowed from French révérer, ultimately from Latin revereor, from re- + vereor (“to fear”).

Phrases

  • hold dear
  • Revere Beach

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