English · Word Candidate

reverend

/ˈɹɛvɹənd/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: reverends

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Meaning · English

Worthy of reverence or respect.

Adjective

Near-synonyms: revered, esteemed

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

Showing or granting reverence or respect.

Adjective

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

A member of the Christian clergy; a minister.

Noun

The esteemed reverend will enlighten us with a sermon on reconciliation.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

A title indicating respect, prefixed to the names of Christian clergy.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “reverend” mean?

Worthy of reverence or respect.

Is “reverend” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.