Honor as Meaning in English
expression
ˈɑnɝ/ /ˈæz/, /ˈɛz
AHN-er AZ or EHZ
ˈɒnɐ/ /ˈæs
ON-uh AZ
Definition
To give special recognition, respect, or an award to someone or something in a specific role or category.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used in formal, official, or ceremonial contexts: 'honor as Employee of the Month.' Structure usually 'honor as [title/role].' Can also refer to showing deep public respect by linking someone with a title or description. Not used for casual praise.
Spanish: honrar como - reconocer comoPortuguese (BR): honrar como - reconhecer comoPortuguese (PT): honrar como - reconhecer comoChinese (Simplified): 以...身份表彰 - 以...称号荣誉Chinese (Traditional): 以...身份表彰 - 以...稱號榮譽Hindi: के रूप में सम्मानित करनाArabic: يكرّم كـBengali: মর্যাদা দেওয়া (হিসেবে)Russian: почтить как - наградить какJapanese: 〜として称えるVietnamese: vinh danh là - tôn vinh nhưKorean: ~로서 기리다Turkish: olarak onurlandırmakUrdu: کے طور پر اعزاز دیناIndonesian: menghormati sebagai
Example Sentences
The school honored her as Student of the Year.
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They honored him as a local hero.
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The city honored Maya as its best young artist.
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During the ceremony, she was honored as an ambassador for peace.
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He felt proud to be honored as Top Volunteer of the year.
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The festival will honor her as a pioneer in science education.
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