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revere

verb/rɪˈvɪr/

to regard with deep respect and admiration

Many people revere their parents for all the hard work they do.

admirerespectesteem
word origin — from Latin 'revereri', meaning to stand in awe of

Advanced Plus — Set 35

Set 35 of Advanced Plus covers 5 words: revere, garner, conceive, contend, vow. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

  1. revere · verb/rɪˈvɪr/

    to regard with deep respect and admiration

    Many people revere their parents for all the hard work they do.

    Synonyms: admire, respect, esteem

    Origin: from Latin 'revereri', meaning to stand in awe of

  2. garner · verb/ˈɡɑrnər/

    to gather or collect something, especially information or support

    The teacher tried to garner support from parents for the new school project.

    Synonyms: collect, gather, accumulate

    Origin: Middle English from Old French 'gerner' meaning 'to store or gather'

  3. conceive · verb/kən'siv/

    to form or devise a plan or idea in the mind

    The teacher helped the students conceive a plan for their science project.

    Synonyms: devise, form, imagine

    Origin: from Latin 'concipere', meaning 'to take in' or 'to conceive'

  4. contend · verb/kənˈtɛnd/

    to assert or argue a position in debate or dispute

    She will contend that exercise is important for good health.

    Synonyms: argue, assert, claim

    Origin: from Latin 'contendere', meaning 'to stretch together, strive' or 'contest'.

  5. vow · noun/vaʊ/

    a solemn promise or commitment to do something

    She made a vow to help the poor in her community.

    Synonyms: pledge, promise, oath

    Origin: Middle English from Old French 'voue', from Latin 'votum'