Honouring Meaning in English
word · lemma: honour
ˈɑnɝ
AHN-er-ing
ˈɒnɜːɹɪŋ
ON-uh-ring
Definition
Showing respect or paying tribute to someone or something, often through actions, ceremonies, or recognition.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly used in formal or respectful contexts, such as 'honouring a promise', 'honouring someone’s memory', or at ceremonies. In American English, 'honoring' is the preferred spelling.
Spanish: honrando - rindiendo homenajePortuguese (BR): honrando - homenageandoPortuguese (PT): honrando - homenageandoChinese (Simplified): 尊重 - 表彰Chinese (Traditional): 尊重 - 表揚Hindi: सम्मानित करना - आदर देनाArabic: تكريم - إحترامBengali: সম্মান জানানো - শ্রদ্ধা জ্ঞাপনRussian: чествовать - отдавать дань уважения - почитатьJapanese: 称える - 敬意を表するVietnamese: vinh danh - tôn vinh - thể hiện sự kính trọngKorean: 기리다 - 존경을 표하다Turkish: onurlandırmak - saygı göstermekUrdu: اعزاز دینا - عزت دیناIndonesian: menghormati - memberi penghargaan
Example Sentences
They are honouring their teacher with a special award.
basic
We are honouring our promise to help.
basic
The community is honouring the old traditions.
basic
By honouring her memory, we keep her spirit alive.
natural
Many countries have days honouring their heroes.
natural
He’s honouring his parents by working hard at school.
natural