revere vs respect

respect vs revere

revere and respect both are nouns.

revere and respect both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
revere	Yes	No	Yes	No
respect	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, respect is a hypernym of revere; that is, respect 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
respect: regard highly; think much of

Other hypernyms of revere include esteem, prise, prize, value.

revere (noun)	respect (noun)
a lapel on a woman's garment; turned back to show the reverse side	behavior intended to please your parents
	a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard
	courteous regard for people's feelings
	(usually preceded by `in') a detail or point
	an attitude of admiration or esteem
	a feeling of friendship and esteem
	the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)

revere (verb)	respect (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	show respect towards

Difference between revere and respect

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