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saint vs revere

revere vs saint

saint and revere both are nouns.

saint and revere both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
saint Yes No Yes No
revere Yes No Yes No
As verbs, revere is a hypernym of saint; that is, revere is a word with a broader meaning than saint:
  • saint: hold sacred
  • revere: regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of
Other hypernyms of saint include fear, reverence, venerate.
saint (noun) revere (noun)
person of exceptional holiness a lapel on a woman's garment; turned back to show the reverse side
model of excellence or perfection of a kind; one having no equal
a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization
saint (verb) revere (verb)
declare (a dead person) to be a saint regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of
hold sacred love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol
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