Dictionary Entry

honoring

verb

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Meaning

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Showing great respect or admiration for someone or something, often publicly.

Example Sentence

The city held a special ceremony honoring its oldest resident for her contributions to the community.

Usage Note

Used to describe the act of showing deep respect, admiration, or praise for a person, achievement, memory, or tradition. It signifies recognition and esteem.

Synonyms

respecting revering admiring celebrating acknowledging saluting

Antonyms

dishonoring disgracing disrespecting shaming demeaning