revere meaning and definition

REVERE noun

Definition of Revere (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)
   • synonyms: Paul Revere
2. a lapel on a woman's garment; turned back to show the reverse side
   • synonyms: revers

REVERE verb

Definition of revere (verb)

1. love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol
   • "Many teenagers idolized the Beatles"
   • synonyms: hero-worship, idolise, idolize, worship
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"
   • synonyms: fear, reverence, venerate