Pronunciation: /ˈpɛdəstəl/

Definitions of pedestal

noun a base or support on which something stands

Example Sentences

A1 The statue was placed on a pedestal in the town square.

A2 She admired the vase displayed on the pedestal in the museum.

B1 The trophy was proudly displayed on a pedestal in the school's trophy case.

B2 The artist's latest sculpture was showcased on a marble pedestal at the art gallery.

C1 The historical artifact was carefully preserved on a pedestal in the museum's exhibit.

C2 The rare artifact was elevated on a gilded pedestal in the museum's grand hall.

verb not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 She pedestal her favorite book on the shelf.

A2 The trophy was carefully pedestaled on the winner's stand.

B1 The artist pedestaled the sculpture in the center of the gallery.

B2 The queen was pedestaled on a grand stage during the ceremony.

C1 The historical artifact was pedestaled in a museum for all to admire.

C2 The iconic painting was pedestaled in a special exhibit at the art museum.

adjective not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 She placed the flower pot on the pedestal table.

A2 The statue stood on a pedestal in the center of the square.

B1 The team captain was put on a pedestal by his teammates for his leadership skills.

B2 The artist's work was placed on a pedestal in the art gallery for all to admire.

C1 The CEO was put on a pedestal by the company board for his successful leadership.

C2 The Nobel Prize winner was placed on a pedestal in the history books for his groundbreaking research.

adverb not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 She placed the vase on the pedestal.

A2 The statue stood proudly on the pedestal in the town square.

B1 The trophy was displayed on a pedestal in the trophy case.

B2 The painting was elevated on a pedestal in the art gallery.

C1 The sculpture was showcased on a pedestal at the museum's grand exhibition.

C2 The historical artifact was revered on a pedestal in the prestigious museum.

pronoun not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 She put the vase on the pedestal.

A2 He admired the statue on the pedestal.

B1 The trophy was displayed on the pedestal for all to see.

B2 The artist's masterpiece was showcased on the pedestal in the gallery.

C1 The historical artifact was placed on the pedestal in the museum's exhibit.

C2 The sculpture on the pedestal was the centerpiece of the art collection.

preposition not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 The trophy was placed on the pedestal.

A2 The cat jumped off the pedestal.

B1 She stood on a pedestal in the town square, waving to the crowd.

B2 The artist's work was placed on a pedestal in the art gallery.

C1 The scientist was placed on a pedestal for her groundbreaking research in the field.

C2 The politician was put on a pedestal by his supporters, but later faced scandal and criticism.

conjunction not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 I put the vase on the pedestal.

A2 She stood on the pedestal to get a better view of the stage.

B1 The statue was placed on a pedestal in the center of the square.

B2 The artist wanted to elevate the ordinary object by placing it on a pedestal.

C1 The politician was put on a pedestal by his supporters, but later faced scandal.

C2 The author's work was placed on a pedestal by critics, but some argued it was overrated.

interjection not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 Pedestal! Be careful not to trip over it.

A2 Pedestal! Please do not touch the exhibit.

B1 Pedestal! This sculpture is delicate, so handle it with care.

B2 Pedestal! The trophy belongs on display here.

C1 Pedestal! The artwork is elevated for better viewing.

C2 Pedestal! The statue stands proudly on its platform.

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Example Sentences

A1 The statue was placed on a pedestal in the town square.

A2 She admired the beautiful vase on the pedestal.

B1 The trophy was displayed on a pedestal at the awards ceremony.

B2 The artist carefully sculpted the figure that would stand on the pedestal.

C1 The historical artifact was placed on a pedestal in the museum for all to see.

C2 The marble pedestal was intricately carved with intricate designs to showcase the priceless artwork.

Examples of pedestal in a Sentence

formal The statue of the founding father was placed on a marble pedestal in the town square.

informal I saw a cute puppy sitting on a pedestal in the park today.

slang She really puts him on a pedestal, always praising him no matter what.

figurative In her mind, he was on a pedestal, untouchable and perfect in every way.

Grammatical Forms of pedestal

past tense

pedestaled

plural

pedestals

comparative

more pedestal

superlative

most pedestal

present tense

pedestals

future tense

will pedestal

perfect tense

have pedestaled

continuous tense

is pedestaling

singular

pedestal

positive degree

pedestal

infinitive

to pedestal

gerund

pedestaling

participle

pedestaling

Origin and Evolution of pedestal

First Known Use: 1560 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'pedestal' originated from the Latin word 'pedestalis', which means 'having feet'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to the base or support for a statue or column, the meaning of 'pedestal' has evolved to represent a position of high regard or admiration, such as placing someone on a pedestal.