reverend
Collocations
3ADJ.
respectable, sorry
VERB + REVEREND
become, called, esteemed
REVEREND + NOUN
anderson, dan, doctor, hermit, mother
Definitions
adj
Worthy of reverence or respect.
Near-synonyms: revered, esteemed
The reverend doctor will enlighten us with a lecture on the germ theory.
Showing or granting reverence or respect.
Extreme, extraordinary, or powerful.
Near-synonyms: reverable, estimable
noun
A member of the Christian clergy; a minister.
The esteemed reverend will enlighten us with a sermon on reconciliation.
noun
A title indicating respect, prefixed to the names of Christian clergy.
Alternative letter-case form of reverend: a person who has received this designation and is entitled to use it publicly: a minister.
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Example Bank
6Near-synonyms: revered, esteemed
WiktionaryThe reverend doctor will enlighten us with a lecture on the germ theory.
WiktionaryNear-synonyms: reverable, estimable
WiktionaryThe esteemed reverend will enlighten us with a sermon on reconciliation.
WiktionaryBy the chalice of Jesus, Reverend hermit, what is this infernal liquor?
Tatoeba · #3381899People called Reverend Dan Anderson for his advice.
Tatoeba · #4009196