Revered

Revered
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['e]v['e]rer.] To regard with reverence, or profound respect and affection, mingled with awe or fear; to venerate; to reverence; to honor in estimation. [1913 Webster]

Marcus Aurelius, whom he rather revered as his father than treated as his partner in the empire. --Addison. [1913 Webster]

Syn: To venerate; adore; reverence. [1913 Webster]


The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.

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