Revere – Hold in high esteem; treat with great respect
(Pronounced ruh-veer)
To remember the definition of the word revere, use the following mnemonic:
He revved loudly and veered (revere) around the bend – he didn't' treat it with the respect it deserved.
Examples of revere in a sentence
In India, the Hindu majority revere cows as being sacred.
Children used to revere their teachers, but these days many show a distinct lack of respect.
Just weeks after she vowed to revere the memory of her late husband, she was flashing a new ring on her finger.
