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reverend

/ˈɹɛvɹənd/noun, adjective3 syllables

Reverend means: worthy of adoration or reverence.

Synonyms for reverend12

adjective, as in worthy of adoration or reverence

sublime, sacred

also used for reverend

reverable, estimable, praiseworthy, admirable, allowable, commendable, creditable, glorious, honorable, reverent

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What does reverend mean?3

adjective

1

worthy of adoration or reverence

noun

1

a title of respect for a clergyman

2

a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Reverend in a sentence

  • By the chalice of Jesus, Reverend hermit, what is this infernal liquor?Scott
  • Sami was a respectable smooth-talking reverend.OsoHombre
  • People called Reverend Dan Anderson for his advice.Amastan

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Forms of reverend

as a noun

plural
reverends