Revere
Pronunciation : Re*vere"
Part of Speech : v.
Etymology : [L. revereri; pref. re- re- + vereri to fear, perh. akin to E. wary: cf. F. r?v?rer.]
Definition : Defn: To regard with reverence, or profound respect and affection, mingled with awe or fear; to venerate; to reverence; to honor in estimation. Marcus Aurelius, whom he rather revered as his father than treated as his partner in the empire. Addison.
Syn. -- To venerate; adore; reverence.
t. [imp. & p. p. Revered; p. pr. & vb. n. Revering.]
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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