Revered Meaning in English
word · lemma: revere
ɹɪˈvɪɹd
ri-VEERD
ɹɪvˈiəd
ri-VEERD
Definition
Deeply respected or admired, often for wisdom, achievements, or moral character.
Usage & Nuances
Formal and used for people, traditions, or things that are honored over time. Common with titles: 'revered leader', 'revered tradition'. Do not confuse with 'admired' (general respect) — 'revered' is much stronger and implies deep veneration.
Spanish: reverenciado - veneradoPortuguese (BR): reverenciado - veneradoPortuguese (PT): reverenciado - veneradoChinese (Simplified): 受尊敬的 - 受崇敬的Chinese (Traditional): 受尊敬的 - 受崇敬的Hindi: पूजनीय - सम्मानितArabic: مُبَجَّل - مُوَقَّرBengali: পরম শ্রদ্ধেয় - পূজিতRussian: почитаемый - уважаемыйJapanese: 尊敬されている - 崇拝されているVietnamese: được tôn kính - được kính trọngKorean: 존경받는 - 추앙받는Turkish: saygıdeğer - hürmet edilenUrdu: قابلِ احترام - معززIndonesian: dihormati - dipuja
Example Sentences
He is a revered teacher in our community.
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Nelson Mandela is revered around the world.
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This temple is revered as a holy site.
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She became a revered figure after her acts of courage.
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Their family's name is revered throughout the region.
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Even years after his death, the scientist is still revered by his students.
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