'revere' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'revereri,' where 're-' meant 'again' and 'vereri' meant 'to fear or respect.'

'revereri' transformed into the Old French word 'reverer,' and eventually became the modern English word 'revere' through Middle English.

Initially, it meant 'to fear or respect deeply,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to regard with deep respect or admiration.'