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reverend
[ rev-er-uhnd, rev-ruhnd ]
adjective
- (initial capital letter) (used as a title of respect applied or prefixed to the name of a member of the clergy or a religious order):
Reverend Timothy Cranshaw; Reverend Mother.
- worthy to be revered; entitled to reverence.
- pertaining to or characteristic of the clergy.
noun
- Informal. a member of the clergy.
Reverend
1/ ˈɛəəԻ /
adjective
- a title of respect for a clergyman AbbreviationsRev.Revd See also Very Reverend Right Reverend Most Reverend
reverend
2/ ˈɛəəԻ /
adjective
- worthy of reverence
- relating to or designating a clergyman or the clergy
noun
- informal.a clergyman
Usage
Other Word Forms
- İ·Ի· noun
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of reverend1
Example Sentences
A reverend whose house was sold without him knowing has had the property returned to him nearly four years on, after a family was ordered to leave.
Meanwhile, a reverend from Houston said Donald Trump is his guy because he “supports Christians and is against the gays.”
It means this small corner of Somerset can claim to have the second, sixth, 13th, 27th and 30th presidents of the US traced back to it - and its nearby reverend.
Now, the reverend implored his congregation: “Someone say mission possible.”
Roles across his long, busy career have included reverend, inspector, captain, sergeant, doctor, coach, sheriff, pastor, mayor, deacon and, notably, Adm.
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