Revere (n.)

  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)

    [ Syn: revere , paul revere ]

  2. a lapel on a womans garment; turned back to show the reverse side

    [ Syn: revers ]

    revere (v.)

  1. love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol; Many teenagers idolized the Beatles

    [ Syn: idolize , idolise , worship , hero-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

    [ Syn: reverence , fear , venerate ]

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