revere
Translation
to greatly respect, to admire, to worship
Examples
He is revered as a national hero.
He is revered as a national hero.
She revered her old professor.
She revered her old professor.
Grammar Patterns
((sb./sth.)) to revere (sb./sth.) She revered her old professor.
((sb.)) as ((sth.)) to be revered as (sth.) He is revered as a national hero.
Similar Words
Synonyms: admire, respect, venerate; Antonyms: despise, scorn
Etymology
From Latin 're-' (an intensive prefix) + 'vereri' (to stand in awe of, fear).
Memory Tips
Think of 'Reverend', a title for a member of the clergy, who is someone you should respect or 'revere'.