Vicar

Pronunciation: /ˈvɪkər/

Definitions of vicar

noun A representative or deputy of a higher-ranking official

Example Sentences

A1 The vicar led the church service on Sunday.

A2 The vicar visited the sick and elderly in the parish.

B1 The vicar counseled the couple before their wedding ceremony.

B2 The vicar's sermons always inspire the congregation.

C1 The vicar's dedication to his parishioners is truly admirable.

C2 The vicar's theological knowledge is highly respected in academic circles.

Examples of vicar in a Sentence

formal The vicar led the Sunday service at the church.

informal I heard the vicar is retiring next month.

slang The vicar is a cool dude, always ready to help out.

figurative She was like the vicar of the neighborhood, always looking out for everyone.

Grammatical Forms of vicar

• past tense: vicared
• plural: vicars
• comparative: more vicar
• superlative: most vicar
• present tense: vicars
• future tense: will vicar
• perfect tense: have vicared
• continuous tense: is vicaring
• singular: vicar
• positive degree: vicar
• infinitive: to vicar
• gerund: vicaring
• participle: vicaring

Origin and Evolution of vicar

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'vicar' originated from the Latin word 'vicarius', meaning substitute or deputy.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in ecclesiastical contexts to refer to a representative of a higher-ranking clergy member, the term 'vicar' has evolved to also be used in a secular context to denote someone who acts as a representative or substitute for another.