Used in a Sentence

revere

How to use revere in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for revere.

Editorial note

But they could draw/sculpt it and revere it for both its pleasure- and life-giving properties.

Examples6
Definitions4
Parts of speech2

Quick take

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)

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of revere gathered in one view.

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)

noun

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

verb

love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol; "Many teenagers idolized the Beatles"

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for 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)

noun

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

verb

love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol; "Many teenagers idolized the Beatles"

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"

Example sentences

1

But they could draw/sculpt it and revere it for both its pleasure- and life-giving properties.

2

Yet we as a society seem to revere such intellectuals, and look to them for leadership.

3

Many act like it's a badge of honor to know more about Tesla or to revere him or contrast him with Edison.

4

It's largely because ambitious founders project their hopes and dreams onto him and revere him.

5

But they could draw/sculpt it and revere itIt was not until 1677 [1] that people started to discover how reproduction works beyond "penis goes in, life comes out".

6

Turkish citizens today are more likely to revere Kemal himself as they would a Sultan rather than their prime minister or president.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use revere in a sentence?

But they could draw/sculpt it and revere it for both its pleasure- and life-giving properties.

What does revere mean?

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)

What part of speech is revere?

revere is commonly used as noun, verb.