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reverend
CEFRB2
/ˈɹɛvɹənd/
noun · adjective
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In plain English
- 01
noun
A title used for a Christian religious leader.
- 02
noun
Extra detailExtreme, extraordinary, or powerful.
Examples
By the chalice of Jesus, Reverend hermit, what is this infernal liquor?
People called Reverend Dan Anderson for his advice.
At a glance
Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale
- Senses
- 5
- Parts of speech
- 2
- Citations
- 1
- Synonyms
- 5
Deep Dive
noun
Extra meaningsShowing or granting reverence or respect.
A member of the Christian clergy; a minister.
adjective
Extra meaningWorthy of reverence or respect.
More examples
In contextThe reverend doctor will enlighten us with a lecture on the germ theory.
Near-synonyms: reverable, estimable
Near-synonyms: revered, esteemed
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Origin
noun
Borrowed from Middle French révérend, from Old French, from Latin future passive participle reverendus (“that is to be respected”), from deponent verb revereor (“to honor, revere”).