NYT Dictionary

REVERE

/ɹɪˈvɪɹ/
VerbNounre-VEREre-vere · 2 syllablesGrade 12

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2026

Meaning

To regard someone or something with great awe or devotion.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

Borrowed from French révérer, ultimately from Latin revereor, from re- + vereor (“to fear”).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

esteemlook up torespectexaltpraisevenerateaggrandizeapplaudenthroneappraise

Antonyms

contemndespisedespectdisrespectdisdaindisesteemlook down onmisrespectscornspurn

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

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