English Dictionary: revered | by the DICT Development Group |
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: | |
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
Revere \Re*vere"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Revered}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Revering}.] [L. revereri; pref. re- re- + vereri to fear, perh. akin to E. wary: cf. F. r[82]v[82]rer.] To regard with reverence, or profound respect and affection, mingled with awe or fear; to venerate; to reverence; to honor in estimation. Marcus Aurelius, whom he rather revered as his father than treated as his partner in the empire. --Addison. Syn: To venerate; adore; reverence. |