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Vocabulary Entry
vicar
|noun • verb
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noun
A vicar is a member of the clergy in certain branches of the Anglican Church who is in charge of a particular church or parish.
Example Sentences
"The vicar delivered an inspiring sermon on Sunday."
"Local residents often consult the vicar for community issues."
"The vicar organized a charity event to raise funds for the church."
V
verb
To vicar can mean to act as a vicar or to perform duties associated with being a vicar, although this usage is rare.
Example Sentences
"He was asked to vicar at the church during the temporary absence of the head priest."
"They decided to vicar in the neighboring parish for a month."
"When the regular vicar is away, she often steps in to vicar for him."