honoring
Definition
Noun: 1. The act of showing respect, admiration, or recognition: "Honoring" refers to the action of conferring dignity, esteem, or praise upon someone or something, often in accordance with formal rules, social customs, or moral principles. 2. Observance or fulfillment of an obligation, agreement, or code: It can mean the act of abiding by or upholding something, such as a promise, a tradition, or a legal requirement.
Usage and Examples
- Showing respect or recognition:
- The ceremony was held in honor of the retiring professor. (The ceremony was an act of honoring the retiring professor.)
- She received a medal honoring her lifetime of service to the community.
- Fulfilling an obligation or agreement:
- Thank you for honoring our contract and delivering the goods on time.
- The bank is honoring all checks issued before the account was closed.
Advanced Usage
- "In honor of": As a way of showing respect or celebration for a person or event.
- The dinner was held in honor of the visiting diplomats.
- "Honor a memory": To show respect for someone who has died by remembering them.
- They planted a tree to honor the memory of their founder.
Variants and Related Words
- Honor (noun & verb): The root word. As a noun, it means respect or high esteem. As a verb, it means to regard or treat with honor.
- Honorable (adjective): Deserving of honor; characterized by integrity.
- He made an honorable decision.
- Honorary (adjective): Conferred as an honor, often without the usual requirements or duties.
- She was awarded an honorary degree.
Synonyms
- Respecting: Holding in high esteem.
- Celebrating: Observing a notable occasion with festivities.
- Commending: Praising formally or officially.
- Observing: Adhering to or abiding by (a rule, tradition).
- Fulfilling: Carrying out (a promise or duty).
Antonyms
- Dishonoring: Treating with disrespect or disgrace.
- Disregarding: Paying no attention to; ignoring.
- Violating: Breaking or failing to comply with (a rule or agreement).
Related Phrases and Idioms
- A point of honor: A matter that affects one's reputation or principles.
- For him, paying his debts was a point of honor.
- On one's honor: Based on one's personal integrity, without supervision.
- You are on your honor not to discuss the test questions.
- Honor bound: Obligated by one's sense of moral duty.
- I felt honor bound to tell the truth.
Noun
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conformity with law or custom or practice etc.
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