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- pronunciation:
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 r
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- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective)
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
deserving honor, respect, or reverence because of advanced age, noble character, or dignified position.
She was a venerable woman who helped thousands of people through her work with the charity.- synonyms:
- august, matriarchal, patriarchal
- similar words:
- admirable, distinguished, eminent, noble, respectable, sacred
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| definition 2: |
deserving respect or attention because of historical or religious importance.
a venerable church- synonyms:
- hallowed, sacred
- similar words:
- historic, holy, sacrosanct, time-honored
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| related words: |
antique, awful, creditable, grand, old, proud, sacred, stately |
adverb + (adj.)venerable
equally, most
(adj.)venerable
+ noun
academy,
attraction,
auditorium,
avenue,
bay,
brand,
builder,
cedar,
chairman,
club,
craft,
dealer,
designer,
engine,
firearm,
firm,
franchise,
giant,
golf,
grill,
hall,
hotel,
inn,
institution,
jeep,
legend,
log,
magazine,
maker,
manufacturer,
master,
mode,
museum,
oak,
orchestra,
pedigree,
poet,
publication,
publishing,
resort,
restaurant,
rifle,
ritual,
stadium,
telescope,
tourist,
tradition,
yacht
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| derivations: |
venerably (adv.), venerability (n.), venerableness (n.) |
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