Reverend
ˈrɛvrənd
Definition

Definition of Reverend - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

religiontitle for a Christian clergy member
  • The Reverend gave a moving sermon on Sunday..
clergyman minister pastor

Adjective

religionused as a title for clergy members
  • He was introduced as Reverend Smith.
clerical ministerial
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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)

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Rev'dabbr.
abr: Reverend
title for a respected religious leader or minister
Rev.abbr.
abr: Reverend
used as a title for Christian church leader
Revd.abbr.
abr: Reverend
used as a title for a Christian church leader
Rt Revabbr.
abr: Right Reverend
title for a high-ranking church leader

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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  1. French:révérend, Révérend, ...
  2. German:Reverend, Pastor, ...
  3. Italian:Reverendo, ...
  4. Spanish:reverendo, Reverendo, ...
  5. Portuguese:Reverendo, ...
  6. Chinese:牧师, 牧师的, ...
  7. Japanese:牧師, レヴァレンド, ...
  8. Arabic:قِسّ, قِسِّيّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:הָרַב, רֶבֶרֶנְד, ...
  10. Russian:Преподобный, преподобный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:Преподобний, преподобний, ...
  12. Hindi:रेवरेन्ड, पादरी, ...
reverend
ˈrɛvərənd

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.
esteemed honorable venerable
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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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  1. French:révéré, ...
  2. German:ehrwürdig, ...
  3. Italian:venerabile, ...
  4. Spanish:venerable, ...
  5. Portuguese:venerável, ...
  6. Chinese:受人尊敬的, ...
  7. Japanese:尊敬すべき, ...
  8. Arabic:مُوَقَّر, ...
  9. Hebrew:רָאוּי לְכָבוֹד, ...
  10. Russian:почтенный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:шановний, ...
  12. Hindi:सम्माननीय, ...
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