Priest ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Priest ( noun )

1. A person authorized to perform the sacred rites of a religion, especially as a mediatory agent between humans and one or more deities.
2. A person holding the rank of elder or minister in certain Christian denominations.

Origin:

Middle english preste, from old english prä«ost; akin to old high german priost priest, latin presbyter elder.

Examples:

1. The priest gave a sermon during the Sunday service.
2. He is a Catholic priest.
3. The priest performed the marriage ceremony.
4. The priest blessed the new church.
5. The priest heard confessions.

(As a verb)

Priest ( verb )

1. A person authorized to perform the sacred rites of a religion, especially as a mediatory agent between humans and one or more deities.
2. A person holding the rank of elder or minister in certain Christian denominations.

Origin:

Middle english preste, from old english prä«ost; akin to old high german priost priest, latin presbyter elder.

Examples:

1. The priest gave a sermon during the Sunday service.
2. He is a Catholic priest.
3. The priest performed the marriage ceremony.
4. The priest blessed the new church.
5. The priest heard confessions.