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revere

Pronunciation: /rɪˈvɪə/

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Definition of revere

verb

[with object]
  • feel deep respect or admiration for (something):Cézanne’s still lifes were revered by his contemporaries

Origin:

mid 17th century: from French révérer or Latin revereri, from re- (expressing intensive force) + vereri 'to fear'

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