Re-vēre', v. t.

v. t. [imp. & p. p. REVERED; p. pr. & vb. n. REVERING.] [Fr. révérer, It. reverire, riverire, Lat. revereri, from re, again, and revereri, to fear.] To regard with fear mingled with respect and affection; to venerate; to reverence; to honor in estimation. “Marcus Aurelius, whom he rather revered as his father, than treated as his partner in the empire.” Addison.

Synonyms—To venerate; adore; reverence.