reverend

Definition

  • noun: a priest or minister in the Christian church
  • noun: a member of the clergy
  • adjective: worthy of 'reverence'
  • sometimes used in plural as a title
  • synonyms: venerable, minister, sacred

Examples

  • We welcome 'Reverend John Smith' as our guest.

  • I will ask the 'Reverend Mother' what to do.

  • Good morning, 'Reverend Mother'.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) some kind of therapy. You know how grateful I am to you for your constant concern. Sincerely yours in our lord, most reverend John M D'Arcy, auxiliary bishop of Boston. December , ." An auxiliary bishop wrote that? That's incredible. (..)
    2015 Spotlight