revere

Example Sentences

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By the time he arrived at Swindon Town, Milner had made 18 Premier League appearances, scored a couple of goals and, despite his tender years, was already revered by Leeds fans.

From BBC

It was hard to wrap my head around the notion of it being the same Mami Wata revered by people, including my own ancestors, as a deity.

From Literature

Many see the vote as the most consequential democratic moment for them since their revered Buddhist spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama -- who celebrated his 90th birthday last year -- fled Chinese rule in 1959.

From Barron's

A sea of colour lit up Malaysia's landmark Batu Caves outside the capital Sunday, as hundreds of thousands of Hindu devotees gathered to celebrate Thaipusam, one of the religion's most revered festivals.

From Barron's

A Shiite cleric, he lives frugally and was brought up in a religious tradition that reveres martyrdom.

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