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reverend

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈrɛvərənd/

reverend means: A Christian religious leader who leads church services and cares for a church community.

noun

CHURCH MINISTERB2

A Christian religious leader who leads church services and cares for a church community.

  • The reverend led the service.
  • Our reverend visits people who are ill.
  • They asked the reverend to conduct their wedding.

Similar words: minister, pastor, clergyman

Common phrases: the local reverend, ask the reverend, a retired reverend, a visiting reverend

adjective

WORTHY OF RESPECTC2

Deserving deep respect, or expressing that respect.

  • The reverend elder spoke softly.
  • They welcomed the reverend scholar with great respect.
  • She greeted him with a reverend bow.

Similar words: venerable, reverent, respected

Common phrases: a reverend elder, a reverend figure, a reverend bow

EXTRAORDINARYC2

Very great, unusual, or powerful.

  • The warrior possessed reverend strength.
  • They marvelled at the river's reverend power.
  • The old tale describes a beast of reverend size.

Similar words: extraordinary, mighty, remarkable

Common phrases: reverend strength, reverend power

Questions about reverend

What does reverend mean?

A Christian religious leader who leads church services and cares for a church community.

What is reverend in other languages?

Türkçe: papaz · Español: reverendo · Français: révérend · Deutsch: Pfarrer · Italiano: reverendo · 日本語: 牧師

How do you pronounce reverend?

It is pronounced /ˈrɛvərənd/.

How do you use reverend in a sentence?

The reverend led the service. Our reverend visits people who are ill.

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