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venerable (adjective)

Accorded a great deal of respect, especially because of age, wisdom, or character.

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Think of a 'Venerable' person as someone who has 'Veneer' (a layer of history) and is 'Able' to teach you wisdom because...

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⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using 'venerabla' for women. → venerable

Confusing 'venerable' with 'vulnerable'. → venerable

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