Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun revere

2 senses of revere

Sense 1
Revere, Paul Revere -- (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))
       INSTANCE OF=> silversmith, silverworker, silver-worker -- (someone who makes or repairs articles of silver)
       INSTANCE OF=> American Revolutionary leader -- (a nationalist leader in the American Revolution and in the creation of the United States)

Sense 2
revers, revere -- (a lapel on a woman's garment; turned back to show the reverse side)
       => lapel -- (lap at the front of a coat; continuation of the coat collar)

Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of verb revere

2 senses of revere

Sense 1
idolize, idolise, worship, hero-worship, revere -- (love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol; "Many teenagers idolized the Beatles")
       => adore -- (love intensely; "he just adored his wife")

Sense 2
reverence, fear, revere, venerate -- (regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of; "Fear God as your father"; "We venerate genius")
       => respect, esteem, value, prize, prise -- (regard highly; think much of; "I respect his judgement"; "We prize his creativity")

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