Revere
What it means
To feel and show profound respect or veneration.
Reach for it when describing respect so deep it approaches devotion
Students revered the physician for her courage and humane teaching.
Words to choose between 6
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everyday
Fits when qualities inspire strong approval
Careful Admiration need not guide conduct.
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everyday
Fits when recognized worth is the main point
Careful Respect is much less intense.
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warm
Fits when respect is expressed through action
Careful Honor can be ceremonial and brief.
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warm
look up to
Fits when personal esteem suits conversation
Careful The phrase is less solemn.
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formal
Fits when sacred or historic honor is intended
Careful Venerate may imply religious devotion.
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literary
worship
Fits when religious adoration is literal
Careful Worship is excessive for ordinary mentors.
Opposites 3
- despise
- scorn
- dishonor
Common phrases 3
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deeply revere
Many residents deeply revere the retired midwife.
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revere as a teacher
Generations revere him as a teacher of rare patience.
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revere the memory
The village reveres the memory of its rescuers.
Definitions and examples are written for this site. How words are chosen Recording: Vininn126, American accent, from Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Updated