1. to regard with deep respect and admiration; to honor greatly
Usage: formal

Examples

• Many people revere Martin Luther King Jr. for his contributions to civil rights.
• The students revered their beloved teacher who had taught for forty years.
• Ancient cultures revered the sun as a powerful deity.
• She reveres her grandmother’s wisdom and seeks her advice often.
• The community reveres the old oak tree as a symbol of strength.
• Citizens should revere the Constitution and the principles it represents.