Converse of subject

• govern: But this is not the sum total of the societies that are governed by presbyters.

Converse of object

• ordain: Of royal blood, Columba was ordained a presbyter in his native Ireland.

• become: He subsequently became a presbyter in the Roman church and adopted heretical opinions.

Adjective modifier

• chief: But Luke had been the chief presbyter when the Church was founded, and for a few years thereafter.

• senior: In classical catholic theology the Bishop is clearly a senior presbyter.

• only: He reads the Bible also, and deduces that there should be no bishops, but only presbyters.

• Alexandrian: The Alexandrian presbyter Arius had in 318 accused his bishop Alexander of heresy.