The Clue
Holds high (7 letter answer)
The Answer
REVERES
Tags
Notes
The answer REVERES is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 2100 puzzles.
Related Clues
Adores
Apotheosizes
Idolizes
Holds in awe
Looks up to
Respects and loves
Definition
REVERE as a noun:
1. (Revere, Paul Revere) = American silversmith remembered for his midnight ride (celebrated in a poem by Longfellow) to warn the colonists in Lexington and Concord that British troops were coming (1735-1818)
2. (revers, revere) = a lapel on a woman's garment; turned back to show the reverse side
REVERE as a verb:
1. (idolize, idolise, worship, hero-worship, revere) = love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol; "Many teenagers idolized the Beatles"
2. (reverence, fear, revere, venerate) = regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of; "Fear God as your father"; "We venerate genius"