revered Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. verb love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol
    idolise; hero-worship; worship; revere; idolize.
    • Many teenagers idolized the Beatles
  2. verb regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of
    fear; venerate; revere; reverence.
    • Fear God as your father
    • We venerate genius
  3. adjective satellite profoundly honored
    venerable; august.
    • revered holy men

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