Synonyms for

Mr

Verb / ˈmɪstɜ: / Another word for mr — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The abbreviation for Mister, used before a man's name as a title of respect.

Synonyms & similar words

mister mr Mister Sir Gentleman Sire Master Boss Chief Commander Controller Director Head Leader Manager Principal Superintendent Supervisor Bigwig Honcho

Synonyms by register

Formal

gentleman sir

Informal

mate buddy pal dude

Literary

master lord

Antonyms

woman lady miss madam girl

Common collocations

  • Mr. Smith
  • Mr. Jones
  • Dear Mr. Brown
  • Mr. President
  • Mr. Right
  • Mr. Bean

Word family

noun mister

Usage note

Mr. is a title used before a man's surname or full name. It is a contraction of 'mister'.

Example sentences

  1. Mr. Brown is my neighbor.
  2. Please give this to Mr. Johnson.
  3. Mr. Lee is the new principal of our school.
  4. Mr. White is a kind and helpful person.
  5. I called Mr. Kim to ask for his help.

Quotes

  • "Mr. and Mrs. Dursley, of number four, Privet Drive, were proud to say that they were perfectly normal, thank you very much." - J.K. Rowling
  • "I am happy to meet you, Mr. President. And I'm sorry I can't speak fluently." - Yoshihiko Noda
  • "Mr. DeMille, I'm ready for my close-up." - Gloria Swanson

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