Lapel vs. Revere — What's the Difference?

Lapels are the folded flaps of cloth on the front of a jacket or coat and are most commonly found on formal clothing and suit jackets. Usually they are formed by folding over the front edges of the jacket or coat and sewing them to the collar, an extra piece of fabric around the back of the neck.

To regard with awe, deference, and devotion.

The part on each side of a coat or jacket immediately below the collar which is folded back on either side of the front opening.

Variant of revers.

The part of a garment, such as a coat or jacket, that is an extension of the collar and folds back against the breast.

A part of a garment, such as a lapel, turned back to show the reverse side.

Each of the two triangular pieces of cloth on the front of a jacket or coat that are folded back below the throat, leaving a triangular opening between.

(transitive) to regard someone or something with great awe or devotion.

That part of a garment which is turned back; specifically, the lap, or fold, of the front of a coat in continuation of collar.

To honour in a form lesser than worship, e.g. a saint, or an idol

Lap at the front of a coat; continuation of the coat collar

A revers

To regard with reverence, or profound respect and affection, mingled with awe or fear; to venerate; to reverence; to honor in estimation.

American silversmith remembered for his midnight ride (celebrated in a poem by Longfellow) to warn the colonists in Lexington and Concord that British troops were coming (1735-1818)

A lapel on a woman's garment; turned back to show the reverse side

Love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol;

Regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of;