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Honoring: meaning, definitions and examples

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honoring

 

[ ˈɑːnərɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

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.
Context #2 | Verb

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

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,269, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.