From the options given below, select the word that is similar in meaning to -
Venerable
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Esteemed
Venerable means deserving great respect, usually because of age, wisdom or long service. Its synonym is esteemed.
Example: The venerable teacher was honoured by three generations of students.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Reliable | able to be trusted to do what is expected (a person can be reliable without being respected for age or wisdom) | This old scooter is cheap but reliable. |
| (2) Valuable | worth a lot of money or very useful (it is about worth, not respect) | She keeps her valuable jewellery in a bank locker. |
| (3) Esteemed (answer) | highly respected and admired (both words describe a person held in high regard) | He is an esteemed member of the medical profession. |
| (4) Redeemed | to win back, to make up for a fault, or to exchange a coupon for something (it has nothing to do with respect) | He redeemed himself by scoring the winning goal. |
| Synonyms of venerable: respected, esteemed, revered, honoured Antonyms of venerable: disreputable, despised, scorned, dishonoured Also asked in CUET (UG): venerable – 23-05-2025 Slot 1, 29-05-2023 Slot 2 redeemed – 16-05-2025 Slot 1 |