Abbreviations: Rev., Revd. See also Very Reverend, Right Reverend, Most Reverend
▶ USAGE Reverend with a surname alone (Reverend Smith), as a term of address ("Yes, Reverend"), or in the salutation of a letter (Dear Rev. Mr Smith) are all generally considered to be wrong usage. Preferred are (the) Reverend John Smith or Reverend Mr Smith and Dear Mr Smith