Synonyms for reverend
| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : rev-er-uh nd, rev-ruh nd |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈrɛv ər ənd, ˈrɛv rənd |
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Définition of reverend
Origin :- early 15c., "worthy of respect," from Middle French reverend, from Latin reverendus "(he who is) to be respected," gerundive of revereri (see reverence). As a form of address for clergymen, it is attested from late 15c.; earlier reverent (late 14c. in this sense). Abbreviation Rev. is attested from 1721, earlier Revd. (1690s). Very Reverend is used of deans, Right Reverend of bishops, Most Reverend of archbishops.
- noun clergyperson
- But every body else was there, so we did not miss these grave and reverend seigniors.
- Extract from : « Punchinello, Vol. 1, No. 6, May 7, 1870 » by Various
- The Reverend Cecil had not the habit of shirking any duty because he happened to dislike it.
- Extract from : « The Incomplete Amorist » by E. Nesbit
- "I hope I shall have strength given me to do my duty," said the Reverend Cecil.
- Extract from : « The Incomplete Amorist » by E. Nesbit
- The Reverend Farouche, therefore, holds a secret conference with her father.
- Extract from : « The Book of Khalid » by Ameen Rihani
- It was his fellow-curate, the Reverend Golightly, who was still waiting to deliver his message.
- Extract from : « The Christian » by Hall Caine
- She left me and I went into the Reverend Cole's study and closed the door.
- Extract from : « Kent Knowles: Quahaug » by Joseph C. Lincoln
- The Reverend Judson would have accompanied me, but I avoided him.
- Extract from : « Kent Knowles: Quahaug » by Joseph C. Lincoln
- The Reverend Mother did not speak, but I think she must have bent her head.
- Extract from : « The Woman Thou Gavest Me » by Hall Caine
- My head was down, and I did not see if the Reverend Mother bowed again.
- Extract from : « The Woman Thou Gavest Me » by Hall Caine
- One of them was for the Reverend Mother and I saw in a moment that it was in my father's handwriting.
- Extract from : « The Woman Thou Gavest Me » by Hall Caine
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