reverend

noun
UK: /ˈrevərənd/
US: /ˈrevərənd/

  1. A title used before the name of a member of the clergy or a religious leader in some Christian denominations.

    1. The reverend will lead the service today. [ ] [ ]
    2. We invited Reverend Thompson to speak at the community event because of his dedication. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

clergyman minister pastor
reverend adjective

  1. Used as a title to show respect for a member of the clergy.

    1. Please call me Reverend. [ ] [ ]
    2. The speaker introduced Reverend Johnson at the conference this morning. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "reverend" is /ˈrevərənd/ in British English and /ˈrevərənd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "reverend": clergyman, minister, pastor.

Example usage of "reverend": "The reverend will lead the service today.". More examples on the page.