revere vs prise
prise vs revererevere is a noun but prise is not a noun.
revere and prise both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| revere | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| prise | No | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
prise is a hypernym of
revere; that is, prise is a
word with a broader meaning than revere:
- revere: regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of
- prise: regard highly; think much of
| revere (noun) | prise (noun) |
|---|---|
| a lapel on a woman's garment; turned back to show the reverse side |
| revere (verb) | prise (verb) |
|---|---|
| regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of | regard highly; think much of |
| love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol | to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open |
| make an uninvited or presumptuous inquiry |
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