C1verbformalsocietyhistory
US/rɪˈvɪr/
UK/rɪˈvɪə/
to feel deep respect and admiration for someone or something
In context
Many students revere their old teacher and still visit him every year.
The river is revered as a sacred place by the local people.
She was revered for her courage during the war.
Words that go with revere
verb + preposition
- revere someone asGandhi is revered as the father of his nation.
- revered byMandela was revered by millions of people around the world.
adverb + verb
- deeply reveredThe poet is deeply revered in his country.
- widely reveredShe is widely revered by young scientists.
- much reveredThe much revered teacher retired after forty years at the school.
verb + noun
- revere the memoryFamilies revere the memory of those who died.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
They revere to their ancestors.Correct: They revere their ancestors.