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Revere Common

Revere has 7 different meanings across 3 categories:

Noun · Verb · Proper Noun

Definitions
Noun
1

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)

"The class studied Paul Revere, the famous silversmith whose midnight ride alerted the colonists to the approaching British troops."

2

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

"She tucked her revere under her arm while rushing through the rain, protecting the fabric from getting wet."

3

a revers

"The fans revere their quarterback as if he were royalty, lining up to sign autographs after every game."

Verb
1

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

"Many teenagers idolized the Beatles"

2

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

"Fear God as your father"

"We venerate genius"

3

to regard someone or something with great awe or devotion.

"The pilgrims gathered at the shrine, revering the ancient statue as a living embodiment of their faith."

Proper Noun
1

A surname​.

"The community gathered to honor their local leader, Revere, whose wisdom had guided them through years of hardship."

Example Sentences
"Many teenagers idolized the Beatles" verb
"Fear God as your father" verb
"We venerate genius" verb
See Also
reverent reverence mazu revers pilgrimage reverer venerate idolize
Related Terms
Broader Terms (hypernyms)
lapel adore respect
Narrower Terms (hyponyms)
drool over enshrine worship
Rhyming Words
jere gere fere kere tere here were vere pere dere mere lere bere sere rere yere cere frere spere stere
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