Revere \Re*vere"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Revered; p. pr. & vb. n. Revering.]

[L. revereri; pref. re- re- + vereri to fear, perh. akin to E. wary: cf. F. r['e]v['e]rer.]

To regard with reverence, or profound respect and affection, mingled with awe or fear; 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.

Syn: To venerate; adore; reverence.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)