Revered

Pronunciation: /rɪˈvɪrd/

Definitions of revered

verb to regard with deep respect or admiration; to venerate

Example Sentences

A1 She revered her grandmother for her wisdom and kindness.

A2 The students revered their teacher for always being fair and supportive.

B1 The ancient artifact was revered by the local community for its historical significance.

B2 The renowned author was revered by literature enthusiasts all over the world.

C1 The Nobel Prize winner is revered for his groundbreaking research in the field of science.

C2 The religious leader is revered by millions of followers for his teachings of peace and compassion.

Examples of revered in a Sentence

formal The revered professor was known for his groundbreaking research in the field of physics.

informal Everyone in town revered the old man for his wisdom and kindness.

slang That singer is revered by all her fans as the queen of pop.

figurative The ancient tree was revered by the villagers as a symbol of strength and resilience.

Grammatical Forms of revered

• past tense: revered
• plural: revered
• comparative: more revered
• superlative: most revered
• present tense: reveres
• future tense: will revere
• perfect tense: have revered
• continuous tense: is revering
• singular: revered
• positive degree: revered
• infinitive: revere
• gerund: revering
• participle: revering

Origin and Evolution of revered

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'revered' originated from the Latin word 'revereri', which means to stand in awe of or to respect deeply.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'revered' has retained its original meaning of deep respect or admiration, but has also come to be used more broadly to describe someone or something that is highly esteemed or venerated.