Definition
Definition of Reverend - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
religiontitle for a Christian clergy member
- The Reverend gave a moving sermon on Sunday.
Adjective
religionused as a title for clergy members
- He was introduced as Reverend Smith.
Expressions with Reverend
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title for the Mother Superior of a convent
The Reverend Mother led the morning prayers.
title for deans and religious superiors
The Very Reverend John Smith led the ceremony.
used as a title for high-ranking clergy
The Most Reverend John Smith will lead the service.
used as a title for bishops in Britain
The Right Reverend John Smith will lead the service.
Origin of Reverend
Latin, reverendus (worthy of respect)
Terms with Reverend included in their meaning
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Examples of Reverend in a sentence
Reverend Thompson will be leading the service next Sunday. The Reverend Mother greeted the congregation warmly. Reverend Johnson will lead the service today.
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- French:révérend, Révérend, ...
- German:Reverend, Pastor, ...
- Italian:Reverendo, ...
- Spanish:reverendo, Reverendo, ...
- Portuguese:Reverendo, ...
- Chinese:牧师, 牧师的, ...
- Japanese:牧師, レヴァレンド, ...
- Arabic:قِسّ, قِسِّيّ, ...
- Hebrew:הָרַב, רֶבֶרֶנְד, ...
- Russian:Преподобный, преподобный, ...
- Ukrainian:Преподобний, преподобний, ...
- Hindi:रेवरेन्ड, पादरी, ...
Definition of reverend - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
respectdeserving respect or reverence
- The reverend leader inspired everyone with his words.
- Her reverend demeanor earned her the community's trust.
- The reverend figure was admired by all who met him.
Expressions with reverend
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respectful term for a priest
The villagers greeted the reverend father warmly.
Origin of reverend
Latin, reverendus (worthy of respect)
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- French:révéré, ...
- German:ehrwürdig, ...
- Italian:venerabile, ...
- Spanish:venerable, ...
- Portuguese:venerável, ...
- Chinese:受人尊敬的, ...
- Japanese:尊敬すべき, ...
- Arabic:مُوَقَّر, ...
- Hebrew:רָאוּי לְכָבוֹד, ...
- Russian:почтенный, ...
- Ukrainian:шановний, ...
- Hindi:सम्माननीय, ...
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