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venerable

pronunciation:: ve nr bl

part of speech:	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
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
related words:	antique, awful, creditable, grand, old, proud, sacred, stately
derivations:	venerably (adv.), venerability (n.), venerableness (n.)

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