# retire vs revere

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### retire
*verb · IPA /ɹəˈtaɪə(ɹ)/ · frequency rank #6,613*
To stop working on a permanent basis, usually because of old age or illness.

### revere
*verb · IPA /ɹə.viːɹ/ · frequency rank #25,909*
To regard someone or something with great awe or devotion.

## Source
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