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May 27, 2012
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Synonyms for revere

Noun

1. Revere, Paul Revere, silversmith, silverworker, silver-worker, American Revolutionary leader
usage: 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)
2. revers, revere, lapel
usage: a lapel on a woman's garment; turned back to show the reverse side

Verb

1. idolize, idolise, worship, hero-worship, revere, adore
usage: love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol; "Many teenagers idolized the Beatles"
2. reverence, fear, revere, venerate, respect, esteem, value, prize, prise
usage: 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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