Antonyms for revere


Grammar : Verb
Spell : ri-veer
Phonetic Transcription : rɪˈvɪər


Definition of revere

Origin :
  • 1660s, from French révérer, from Latin revereri "revere, fear" (see reverence (n.), which also was the earlier form of the verb). Related: Revered; revering.
  • verb prize
Example sentences :
  • I honour the plant, I revere the tree, and would cherish its branches.
  • Extract from : « The Fall of British Tyranny » by John Leacock
  • He is buried in my heart, not in the earth, and I shall love him and revere him always!
  • Extract from : « The Christian » by Hall Caine
  • In tenderest love may we ever cherish and bless and revere her memory.
  • Extract from : « The Last Voyage » by Lady (Annie Allnutt) Brassey
  • Other nations may revere that name, but no Roman can endure it.
  • Extract from : « A Short History of Spain » by Mary Platt Parmele
  • Revere does not mention the fact that he was himself a member of the Tea-Party.
  • Extract from : « The Siege of Boston » by Allen French
  • From Warren's Revere went home, got his "boots and surtout," and started.
  • Extract from : « The Siege of Boston » by Allen French
  • At any rate, the signals were hung while Revere was crossing the river to Charlestown.
  • Extract from : « The Siege of Boston » by Allen French
  • As Revere drew near, they pushed out into the moonlight, and he saw their uniforms.
  • Extract from : « The Siege of Boston » by Allen French
  • But he was too late: Dawes was gone, Revere was on the water, and the news was out.
  • Extract from : « The Siege of Boston » by Allen French
  • After the Revolution, Revere wrote a narrative of the events in which he was concerned.
  • Extract from : « The Siege of Boston » by Allen French

Synonyms for revere

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