revere

IPA/rɪˈvɪə(r)/
KK[rɪvˈɪr]IPA/rɪˈvɪr/

revere — verb

  • reverepresent simple I / you / we / they
  • revereshe / she / it
  • reveredpast simple
  • revering-ing form

1. to feel or show extremely strong respect and admiration for someone or something

1.動詞及物B2
釋義

to feel or show extremely strong respect and admiration for someone or something, especially because of their achievements, character, or long-standing importance — for example, revering a respected teacher, an ancient tradition, or a religious figure.

例句

Nadia reveres her grandmother for surviving the war and raising six children alone.

revere + noun + for + gerund phrase

The old temple is revered by local families who have prayed there for generations.

passive: be revered by [people]

同義詞
  • venerate

    more formal and often religious; 'revere' fits both secular and sacred contexts

  • honor

    broader, can mean giving respect through actions or awards

  • admire

    weaker; focuses on approval rather than deep respect

  • respect

    more general and less intense; 'revere' implies a stronger emotional response

反義詞
  • despise

    to feel strong dislike or hatred

  • scorn

    to show contempt and lack of respect

文法句型

revere + noun phrase

revere + noun phrase + for/as + noun phrase

be revered as + noun phrase

用法筆記

Often used in passive constructions and with the prepositions 'for' (stating the reason) or 'as' (stating the role). Stronger in emotional weight than 'respect' or 'admire'.

常見錯誤

❌I revere my new colleague.
✅I respect my new colleague.
💡'revere' implies deep, long-standing admiration, not used for new acquaintances.
❌She revered to help the poor.
✅She was revered for helping the poor.
💡'revere' is transitive and takes a direct object; 'for' introduces the reason.

revere — noun