reverend

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈrɛvrənd/ or /ˈrɛvərənd/

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Noun

Singular reverend

Plural reverends

1. (informal) A reverend is a religious person who is the head of his church.

Adjective

Positive reverend

Comparative none

Superlative none

1. When something is reverend, it deserves reverence or respect.

Related words

• bishop
• archbishop