Honoring: meaning, definitions and examples
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honoring
[ ˈɑːnərɪŋ ]
respectful behavior
Honoring means showing respect and admiration for someone or something. It involves recognizing the value and importance of a person or a concept.
Synonyms
admiring, celebrating, respecting
Examples of usage
- He was honored for his contributions to the community.
- She was honored with a prestigious award for her work in the field of medicine.
fulfilling a commitment
Honoring can also refer to fulfilling a commitment or promise. It implies keeping one's word and following through on obligations.
Synonyms
fulfilling, keeping, upholding
Examples of usage
- He honored his pledge to support the charity.
- She always honors her appointments and commitments.
Translations
Translations of the word "honoring" in other languages:
🇵🇹 homenageando
🇮🇳 सम्मानित करना (sammaanit karna)
🇩🇪 ehren
🇮🇩 menghormati
🇺🇦 вшановувати
🇵🇱 honorowanie
🇯🇵 称える (tataeru)
🇫🇷 honorer
🇪🇸 honrando
🇹🇷 onurlandırma
🇰🇷 기리다 (girida)
🇸🇦 تكريم (takrim)
🇨🇿 ctít
🇸🇰 ctiť
🇨🇳 尊敬 (zūnjìng)
🇸🇮 častiti
🇮🇸 heiðra
🇰🇿 құрметтеу
🇬🇪 ღირსების მინიჭება (ghirsebis minicheba)
🇦🇿 şərəfləndirmək
🇲🇽 honrando
Word origin
The word 'honoring' has its roots in Middle English, from the Old French word 'honorer' and the Latin word 'honōrāre', meaning 'to honor'. The concept of honoring has been a fundamental aspect of human societies throughout history, with various rituals and traditions associated with showing respect and admiration. Honoring others can strengthen social bonds and create a sense of community.
See also: dishonor, dishonorable, dishonorably, dishonored, honorable, honorably, honored, honorees, honors, unhonored.