Antonyms for honoring
| Grammar : Verb |
| Spell : on-er |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈɒn ər |
Definition of honoring
Origin :- c.1200, "glory, renown, fame earned," from Anglo-French honour, Old French honor (Modern French honneur), from Latin honorem (nominative honos, later honor) "honor, dignity, office, reputation," of unknown origin. Till 17c., honour and honor were equally frequent; the former now preferred in England, the latter in U.S. by influence of Noah Webster's spelling reforms. Meaning "a woman's chastity" first attested late 14c. Honors "distinction in scholarship" attested by 1782. Honor roll in the scholastic sense attested by 1872. To do the honors (1650s) originally meant the customary civilities and courtesies at a public entertainment, etc.
- verb recognize, treat with respect
- He was honoring her for the moral courage which enabled her to tell him.
- Extract from : « A Spirit in Prison » by Robert Hichens
- The Princess Marahna was among them in honoring salutation to their king.
- Extract from : « Astounding Stories of Super-Science, June, 1930 » by Various
- The democracy of the man is not our least excuse for honoring him.
- Extract from : « Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great - Volume 14 » by Elbert Hubbard
- Well, we will take pleasure in honoring your first request, Miss Cavendish.
- Extract from : « In Her Own Right » by John Reed Scott
- All the high personages of Merrie England are honoring us 'the day.'
- Extract from : « Reels and Spindles » by Evelyn Raymond
- The Englishman does not tire when he is honoring his country.
- Extract from : « Questionable Amusements and Worthy Substitutes » by J. M. Judy
- No one ever came to harm yet for honoring their father & mother.'
- Extract from : « Burlesques » by William Makepeace Thackeray
- Everyone at the reception was a witness to the honoring of Moulton.
- Extract from : « Lincoln's Yarns and Stories » by Alexander K. McClure
- "The Muscovites have a curious way of honoring their priesthood," smiled Paul.
- Extract from : « The Shadow of the Czar » by John R. Carling
- Judith shivered at the mere thought of honoring but one father.
- Extract from : « Rebecca's Promise » by Frances R. Sterrett
Synonyms for honoring
- acclaim
- admire
- adore
- aggrandize
- appreciate
- be faithful
- be true
- celebrate
- commemorate
- commend
- compliment
- decorate
- dignify
- distinguish
- ennoble
- erect
- esteem
- exalt
- give glad hand
- give key to city
- glorify
- hallow
- keep
- laud
- lionize
- live up to
- look up to
- magnify
- observe
- praise
- prize
- revere
- roll out red carpet
- sanctify
- sublime
- uprear
- value
- venerate
- worship
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