Friar

Pronunciation: /fraɪər/

Definitions of friar

noun A member of a religious order, especially a mendicant friar.

Example Sentences

A1 The friar helped the villagers with their crops.

A2 The friar lived a simple life in the monastery.

B1 The friar was known for his charitable acts in the community.

B2 The friar preached to the congregation every Sunday.

C1 The friar's teachings were highly respected by the scholars.

C2 The friar's wisdom and compassion touched the hearts of many.

Examples of friar in a Sentence

formal The friar led the daily prayers at the monastery.

informal The friar is always telling jokes during dinner.

slang That friar dude is pretty chill.

figurative The friar of the group, always offering wise advice.

Grammatical Forms of friar

• past tense: friared
• plural: friars
• comparative: more friar
• superlative: most friar
• present tense: friars
• future tense: will friar
• perfect tense: have friared
• continuous tense: is friaring
• singular: friar
• positive degree: friar
• infinitive: to friar
• gerund: friaring
• participle: friaring

Origin and Evolution of friar

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'friar' comes from the Old French word 'frere', meaning 'brother'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to members of mendicant orders in the Catholic Church, the term 'friar' has evolved to be more broadly used to describe members of various religious orders who live a communal life dedicated to prayer and service.