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venerable

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Adj — Commanding great respect because of age, wisdom, or long-standing achievement.

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How to use venerable

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a venerable institution venerable tradition venerable elder

Etymology

From Old French venerable, from Latin venerabilis, from venerari ("to revere, worship").

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Frequently asked questions

What does “venerable” mean?

The word “venerable” means commanding great respect because of age, wisdom, or long-standing achievement. In plain terms, deserving deep respect, usually because of age, wisdom, or a long, distinguished history.

How do you pronounce “venerable”?

“Venerable” is pronounced VEH-nuh-ruhbl (/ˈvɛnəɹəbl/ in IPA).

How do you use “venerable” in a sentence?

Here is “venerable” used in a sentence: “The venerable professor had taught at the university for over forty years.”

What part of speech is “venerable”?

“Venerable” is an adjective.

Where does the word “venerable” come from?

The word “venerable” comes from Latin. From Old French venerable, from Latin venerabilis, from venerari ("to revere, worship").

Is “venerable” a common word?

“Venerable” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “venerable” have?

“Venerable” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: commanding great respect because of age, wisdom, or long-standing achievement.

Related words

Venerable Bede

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