Priest vs. Reverend
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Difference Between Priest and Reverend
Priestnoun
a religious clergyman (clergywoman, clergyperson) who is trained to perform services or sacrifices at a church or temple
The priest at the Catholic church heard his confession.The Shinto priest burnt incense for his ancestors.The Israelite priests were descended from Moses' brother Aaron.Reverendadjective
worthy of reverence or respect
Priestnoun
a blunt tool, used for quickly stunning and killing fish
Reverendnoun
(informal) a member of the Christian clergy
Priestnoun
(Mormonism) the highest office in the Aaronic priesthood
Reverendnoun
a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church
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Priestverb
(transitive) To ordain as a priest.
Reverendnoun
a title of respect for a clergyman
Priestnoun
a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
Reverendadjective
worthy of adoration or reverence
Priestnoun
a spiritual leader in a non-Christian religion
