Revere, Paul Revere -- (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))
revers, revere -- (a lapel on a woman's garment; turned back to show the reverse side)
Overview of verb revere
The verb revere has 2 senses
idolize, idolise, worship, hero-worship, revere -- (love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol; "Many teenagers idolized the Beatles")
reverence, fear, revere, venerate -- (regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of; "Fear God as your father"; "We venerate genius")
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