# REVERSE

## Syntax

```sql
REVERSE(str)
```

## Description

Returns the string `str` with the order of the characters reversed. If the input string is `NULL`, the function returns `NULL`.

## Examples

```sql
SELECT REVERSE('desserts');
+---------------------+
| REVERSE('desserts') |
+---------------------+
| stressed            |
+---------------------+
```

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