honoring

Meanings

• the action or an instance of honoring someone with respect or recognition

  - "He was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award."
  - "On Memorial Day, we honor our veterans by flying the flag at half-staff."

• a feeling of deep respect or admiration

  - "She felt an overwhelming sense of honoring towards her deceased father."
  - "The crowd erupted in honoring as the victorious athlete crossed the finish line."

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Antonyms

contempt , despise

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Synonyms

worthy

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with honoring
adoring , boring , pining , signing , swining , twining , whining , winning

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Homophones

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1. honing (process of sharpening), honoring (action or instance of showing respect or recognition)
   

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Variants

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honor , honored , honoree , honorees , honorer , honorers , honoring , honors

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Forms

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honoring someone in private, honoring someone in public, honoring someone in writing, honoring someone through actions

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Etymology

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Old English word 'hunorian' which literally means 'to have the mind or disposition towards' derived from 'hunor' meaning 'mind, disposition, or attitude'. Over time, the meaning of 'honoring' evolved to refer to the action or an instance of showing respect or recognition towards someone or something.

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Related Concepts

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1. respect: The feeling or emotion of admiration for someone or something, or the action or gesture of showing consideration, admiration, or appreciation for someone or something.

2. recognition: The act or process of recognizing someone or something, or the formal or informal expression of acknowledging or commemorating someone or something.

3. appreciation: The feeling or emotion of admiring or valuing someone or something, or the act or gesture of expressing or showing gratitude, admiration, or appreciation for someone or something.

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Quotes

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1. Cape Ann, an hour's drive north of Boston, is far sleepier than the famous elbow that bounds the southern reach of Massachusetts Bay.  … There aren't any schmaltzy songs about my granite cape, which was named to "honor" a queen, thank you very much.

   - Anita Diamant,{it}National Geographic Traveler{/it},September 2005

2. Ricketts left for Mexico to study typhus in July of that year, where it killed him in 1910 at the age of thirty-nine. To "honor" his memory, the organisms that cause typhus and sundry spotted fevers were dubbed rickettsia in 1916.

   - Wayne Biddle,{it}A Field Guide to Germs{/it},1995

3. "Elegant Attire is a tradition in the Saratoga Clubhouse," says a sign outside the clubhouse. "Ladies and gentlemen who continue to "honor" this tradition (e.g., dresses, suits or sport jackets) are always appreciated." It is not easy to arbitrate good taste, particularly when the temperature is soaring toward the 90's on a humid day.

   - George Vecsey,{it}New York Times{/it},21 Aug. 1994

4. But by talking with hikers and trail builders in the years since, and tracing the history these stone piles carry with them, I would learn that cairns are more than just interesting curiosities. I would discover that cairns "honor" the dead, save lives, mark boundaries, protect vegetation, claim territory, and reflect the seasons.

   - Barbara Claire Kasselmann,{it}AMC Outdoors{/it},May 1999

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Culture

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In various cultures, the act of honoring holds significant meaning and importance. For instance, in many Eastern cultures, the act of paying respect to one's elders or ancestors is considered a crucial aspect of maintaining family and social harmony. Similarly, in many Western cultures, the act of honoring military veterans or those who have made significant contributions to society is considered an important way of expressing gratitude and appreciation for the sacrifices and efforts of these individuals.

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