Meaning & use
reverend
A title of respect used for a member of the clergy, especially a Christian minister.
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The reverend delivered a moving sermon about forgiveness on Sunday morning.
They invited the local reverend to bless the new community center.
A note on using this word
Usually capitalized and used as a title before a name, as in "Reverend Jones," rather than alone in formal address.
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Another way to use it
2. adjective
Worthy of deep respect, especially due to religious office or age.
The reverend elder was consulted before any major village decision.
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