revere

Definition

  • verb: to have great respect for (someone or something)
  • verb: to show devoted deferential honor to
  • often + 'as'
  • synonyms: accord respect to, admire, adore

Examples

  • Her poems 'are revered' by other poets.

  • The family 'reveres' old traditions.

  • The town 'reveres' him 'as' a hero.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) - No! Try "handsome." Sorry. No handsome. Hey! How about "Happily Ever After"? Well, what does it do? It says "Beauty Divine." In some cultures, donkeys are revered as the wisest of creatures. Especially us talking ones. Donkey! That'll have to do. We've got company. (..)
    2004 Shrek 2
  • (..) You were right! Treasure! How did you know? It is a Christian habit to bury the bones of the revered dead Ragnar! Who was this? It must be Saint Birinus. You keep talking to me like I know what a Saint is. (..)
    2014 TvShow: Vikings Title: Treachery Season: 2 Episode 3
  • (..) It will light up the night of the southern hemisphere... The most dramatic swan song a star can sing. TYSON: It makes good sense to revere the sun and stars, because we are their children. The silicon in the rocks, the oxygen in the air, the carbon in our DNA... ...the iron in our skyscrapers, (..)
    2014 TvShow: Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey Title: Sisters of the Sun Season: 1 Episode 8