Pronunciation IPA (key): /ˈrɛvrənd/ or /ˈrɛvərənd/ Audio (US)(file) Noun Singular reverend Plural reverends (informal) A reverend is a religious person who is the head of his church. Adjective Positive reverend Comparative none Superlative none When something is reverend, it deserves reverence or respect. Related words bishop archbishop Wikiwand - on Seamless Wikipedia browsing. On steroids.Remove ads