Word meaning
venerable
adjective · VEN-er-uh-bul
What does venerable mean?
Venerable means given great respect because of age, wisdom, or character.
Venerable in a sentence
“The venerable oak has stood in the square for three centuries.”
Synonyms for venerable
- revered
- respected
- esteemed
Where does venerable come from?
From Latin venerari, "to revere."
How to remember venerable
- Say it out loud a few times: VEN-er-uh-bul.
- Write one sentence of your own using venerable, about something that happened to you today.
- Quiz yourself tomorrow, in three days, and next week. Spaced reviews are what make new words stick.
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