Associations to the word «Revere»

Wiktionary

REVERE, verb. (transitive) To regard someone or something with great awe or devotion.
REVERE, verb. (transitive) To venerate someone or something as an idol.
REVERE, noun. A revers

Dictionary definition

REVERE, noun. 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).
REVERE, noun. A lapel on a woman's garment; turned back to show the reverse side.
REVERE, verb. Love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol; "Many teenagers idolized the Beatles".
REVERE, verb. Regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of; "Fear God as your father"; "We venerate genius".

Wise words

We should have a great fewer disputes in the world if words were taken for what they are, the signs of our ideas only, and not for things themselves.
John Locke