reverend

Meanings

• noun

  A person who is ordained to conduct religious worship and perform sacraments.

  - "The reverend led the congregation in prayer."
  - "Father Smith is a reverend in the Catholic Church."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈɹɛvəɹənd/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1640138"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with reverend
remand , command , demand , sland , grand

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Variants

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reverend , reverender , reverendest , reverends , Reverend Mother , Most Reverend , Most Reverends , Right Reverend , Right Reverends , Very Reverend , Very Reverends

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Etymology

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From Old French reverend, reverence, from revere, to respect, revere, from re-, back + verere, to awe, venerate.

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Trivia

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1. The title 'Reverend' is often used before a person's name as a title of respect.

2. In some denominations, only men can become reverends, while in others, both men and women can be ordained.

3. The term 'reverend' is also used as an adjective to describe something that is worthy of respect or reverence.

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Related Concepts

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1. clergy: A group of religious leaders who are ordained to perform spiritual functions within a religious organization.

2. priest: A reverend who is a member of the Christian priesthood, authorized to perform the sacraments.

3. minister: A reverend who is a member of a Protestant denomination, authorized to perform religious duties and provide spiritual guidance.

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Culture

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In various religions, a reverend is a person who has been ordained or authorized to perform religious duties. They may lead worship services, conduct weddings and funerals, provide spiritual counsel, and perform other religious functions. Reverends are often associated with churches and other places of worship.

How to Memorize "reverend"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person wearing a robe and leading a church service.
   - Visualize a person providing spiritual counsel to a congregation.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'reverend' with the image of a religious leader.
   - Associate the word 'reverend' with the idea of conducting religious ceremonies.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'reverend' as 'Religious leader, Ever Enthusiastic, Venerated and Nurturing'.
   - Use the acronym 'REVEREND' to remember the definition: Religious, Ever Enthusiastic, Venerated, and Nurturing.

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