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)

Definition categories: person

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

Similar word(s): revers

Definition categories: man–made, lapel

verb

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

Similar word(s): idolise, idolize, worship

Definition categories: emotion, adore

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

Similar word(s): fear, reverence, venerate

Definition categories: emotion, esteem, prise, prize, respect, value