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Reverend vs Venerable - What's the difference?

reverend | venerable |

As adjectives the difference between reverend and venerable

is that reverend is worthy of reverence or respect while venerable is commanding respect because of age, dignity, character or position.

As a noun reverend

is a member of the Christian clergy.

reverend

English

Adjective

(head)
  • worthy of reverence or respect
  • Noun

    (en noun)
  • (informal) a member of the Christian clergy
  • venerable

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Commanding respect because of age, dignity, character or position.
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  • Worthy of reverence.
  • Ancient, antiquated or archaic.
  • Made sacred especially by religious or historical association.
  • Giving an impression of aged goodness and benevolence.