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venerable

Adjective

IPA /ˈvenərəbl/

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Respected because of age, wisdom, achievements or long-standing importance.

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venerable/ˈvenərəbl/

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Long experience and achievement
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Venerable combines age or long-standing importance with respect.

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The town celebrated its venerable poet with a public reading.
The students visited a venerable institution with a long scholarly tradition.

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venerable — Respected because of age, wisdom, achievements or long-standing importance.

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Respected because of age, wisdom, achievements or long-standing importance.

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From Latin venerabilis, related to venerari, meaning to respect or revere.

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Venerable scholar and venerable institution combine age or tradition with respect.

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