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Appreciate vs Revere - What's the difference?

appreciate | revere | Related terms |

In transitive terms the difference between appreciate and revere

is that appreciate is to increase in value while revere is to venerate someone or something as an idol.

As a noun revere is

a revers.

appreciate

English

Alternative forms

* (archaic)

Verb

(appreciat)
  • to be grateful or thankful for.
    • I appreciate your efforts
  • to view as valuable.
    • You must learn to appreciate time
  • to be fully conscious of; be aware of; detect.
    • To test the power of bees to appreciate color.
  • * Lubbock
    • to test the power of bees to appreciate colour
  • to increase in value.
    • The value of his portfolio appreciated by 80% over eight years.
  • * Ramsay
    • lest a sudden peace should appreciate the money

    Usage notes

    * This is a catenative verb that takes the gerund (-ing) . See

    Synonyms

    * esteem * estimate * understand

    Antonyms

    * depreciate

    Related terms

    * * appreciation * appreciative *

    References

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    revere

    English

    Verb

    (en-verb)
  • To regard someone or something with great awe or devotion.
  • To venerate someone or something as an idol.

    • Noun

    (en noun)
  • a revers