Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: revered
IPA transcription: [ɹɪv'ɪɹd]
adverb meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: august, revered, venerable
    Meaning: profoundly honored; "revered holy men"
Usage examples
  • But of the loved, revered, and honoured head, thou canst not turn one hair to thy dread purposes, or make one feature odious.
  • Even the coins of the old days were stamped with Bolivar's name and everywhere he is revered as the George Washington of that country.
  • He had decided that, although he was not particularly youthful, the language and manner of a respectful son to a revered father would best befit the occasion.
  • She had taken the boy out of charity, and without a thought of being unconstitutional. But in had come this officious "Limpet" and upset the headmaster, and she was scolded, and Mrs. Varden was scolded, and Mr. Jackson was scolded, and the boy was scolded and placed with Mr. Pembroke, whom she revered less than any man in the world.