Synonyms for

Honouring

Verb / ˈhəʊˈeˈnaʊɜ:ˈɪŋ / Another word for honouring — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The act of showing respect, admiration, or recognition for someone or something.

Synonyms & similar words

reward dishonor abideby disrespect honor honour observe respect celebrating commemorating recognizing respecting praising glorifying acknowledging adulating saluting esteeming valuing appreciating revering venerating admiring dignifying upholding cherishing applauding

Example sentences

  1. 1. They are honouring the brave soldiers on Veterans Day.
  2. 2. I will be honouring my teacher by giving her a thank-you card.
  3. 3. The ceremony was held to honour the achievements of the students.
  4. 4. We honour our ancestors by celebrating their traditions.
  5. 5. The town is honouring its founder with a statue in the park.

Quotes

  • 1. 'A hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself.' - Joseph Campbell
  • 2. 'In the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years.' - Abraham Lincoln
  • 3. 'The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.' - Nelson Mandela

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