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Prepositions after verbs

Using revere with prepositions

Revere usually takes a direct object without a preposition. Some related structures use as or by in different grammatical roles.

Quick answer

Which prepositions work with revere?

Revere is normally transitive: people revere someone or something directly. Revere as appears in limited structures about status or identity. Revere by and revere in are not standard active patterns, though by can appear in the passive.

Many people revere their ancestors
The writer is revered by readers worldwide
She is revered as a pioneer
The temple is revered in the region

Choose the pattern by meaning

These forms are not interchangeable. Choose the construction by meaning, not by which preposition appears most often.

1
revere + person/thing

Showing deep respect

Revere usually takes a direct object with no preposition.

They revere traditional values
Many students revere the professor
2
be revered by + group

Naming who gives respect

In passive sentences, by introduces the people who feel reverence.

The leader is revered by millions
The poet was revered by later generations
3
be revered as + role

Describing a respected status

As can introduce the role or identity associated with admiration.

She is revered as a national hero
The site is revered as sacred ground

See the difference in context

The same subject can take different constructions because each sentence answers a different question.

Construction
Example
Meaning
revere by
The artist is revered by critics.
possible in passive sentences only; not a standard active pattern
revere as
He is revered as a spiritual leader.
used for a respected role or identity
revere in
The shrine is revered in many communities.
in introduces the area or context, not a direct complement
revere + object
They revere nature.
most common core structure

Common mistakes

Some combinations appear in real text but do not mean what learners often assume.

Using by in an active sentence

Revere by is not used as an active verb pattern.

✕ People revere by the king. ✓ People revere the king.

Adding unnecessary in

Revere does not normally take in before the object of respect.

✕ They revere in ancient customs. ✓ They revere ancient customs.

Confusing active and passive forms

By belongs in passive structures.

✕ The saint revered by pilgrims. ✓ The saint is revered by pilgrims.

Using as without a complement

As should be followed by a role or identity.

✕ She is revered as. ✓ She is revered as a visionary leader.

Quick practice

Choose the expression that matches the intended meaning.

1. Many citizens revere ___ national flag.
2. The author is revered ___ young readers.
3. She is revered ___ a cultural icon.

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Frequently asked questions

Does revere need a preposition?

Usually no. Revere commonly takes a direct object, as in revere tradition.

Is revere by correct?

Only in passive constructions such as revered by millions.

Can I use revere in?

Only when in adds location or context, such as revered in the region.

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