revere - Dictionary Definition : Vocabulary.com

Revere means that to respect someone so deeply that you almost worship them. Despite the size of the American military, the American people revere peacemakers like Martin Luther King, Jr. and Mahatma Gandhi. Rock stars are revered by throngs of devoted fans.

Revere is related to the words reverence ("to hold something in worshipful awe") and its opposite — irreverent. Reverence for the irreverent is actually possible. Howard Stern humor is often vulgar and absurdly irreverent yet his legions of fans and even some media analysts revere him and his ability to maintain a loyal audience. Revere is the perfect word when respect is not strong enough but worship seems a little too religious-sounding.

PRIMARY MEANINGS OF: revere

1	v	regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of
2	n	a lapel on a woman's garment; turned back to show the reverse side

FULL DEFINITIONS OF: revere

1

v regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of

Synonyms:: fear, reverence, venerate

Types:: enshrine, saint
hold sacred; worship
show devotion to (a deity)

Type of:: esteem, prise, prize, respect, value
regard highly; think much of

v love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol

Synonyms:: hero-worship, idolise, idolize, worship

Types:: drool over, slobber over
envy without restraint

Type of:: adore
love intensely

2

n a lapel on a woman's garment; turned back to show the reverse side

Synonyms:: revers

Type of:: lapel
lap at the front of a coat; continuation of the coat collar