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Revere Definition & Meaning

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)
  2. a lapel on a woman's garment; turned back to show the reverse side
verb
  1. love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol; "Many teenagers idolized the Beatles"
  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"

"Revere" in song lyrics

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  • "Like paul revere"
    88 Keys f/ Kid Cudi — Ho Is Short For Honey
  • "World premier, relay rhyme like Paul Revere"
    Analog Brothers — Double Back
  • "I love my town, not for Paul Revere"
    Big Shug f/ Singapore Kane, Termanology — My Boston

Words that rhyme with revere

Usage tips for "revere"

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Frequently asked questions

What does revere mean?
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) a lapel on a woman's garment; turned back to show the reverse side love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol; "Many teenagers idolized the Beatles" regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of; "Fear God as your father"; "We venerate genius"
What part of speech is revere?
Revere is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does revere have?
Revere has 4 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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