Which word in this excerpt from Homer's Odyssey means the same as "to worship"? Victors of late, but humble suppliants now! Low
at thy knee thy succour we implore; Respect us, human, and relieve us, poor. At least, some hospitable gift bestow; 'Tis what the happy to the unhappy owe; 'Tis what the gods require: those gods revere; The poor and stranger are their constant care;
The word in this excerpt from Homer's<em> Odyssey</em> that means the same as "to worship" is "revere".
<u>The meaning of the word 'revere', which is a verb, is to show deep respect and admiration for someone/something</u>. In that way, it can be considered a synonym of 'to worship'. Moreover, in this excerpt from<em> Odyssey,</em><u> the narrator states that one way of revering gods is offering them a hospitable gift</u>. Gods have an important role in this epic poem. Some of the story's major gods are Athena, Calypso and Poseidon.