honoring
Showing formal respect
Honoring is showing respect, recognition, or fulfillment of an obligation.
You honor a commitment by keeping it, honor a hero by celebrating their achievements, honor a check by paying it.
The ceremony was about honoring veterans who served.
They're honoring their agreement despite the difficulties.
The British spelling is honouring.
Honor given for merit
- commendationFormal expression of approval
- accoladeExpression of high esteem
- acknowledgmentConfirmation of receipt
- distinctionNotable difference or honor
laurels · credit · salute · appreciation · congratulations · endorsement · validation · affirmation
Structure honoring someone remembered
- plaqueInscribed memorial tablet
- cenotaphTomb without a body
- mausoleumMonumental building for interment
- tombstoneMemorial stone at grave
obelisk · shrine · stele · memorialize · commemorate · remembrance · legacy · wreath
Favorable opinion of worth
- admirationDeep respect felt
- reverenceProfound admiring respect
- deferenceYielding to another's judgment
- venerationProfound admiring respect
regard · allegiance · loyalty · dignity · courtesy · civility · elder · tradition
Deep, loyal commitment
- prayerAddress to deity
- praiseExpression of approval
- offeringSomething presented or given
- liturgyFormal worship structure
adoration · veneration · glorification · exaltation · supplication · sacrament · altar · pilgrimage
Formal beginning ceremony
- commencementAct of starting
- convocationFormal ceremonial gathering
- coronationCeremony installing a sovereign
- dedicationWholehearted loyalty to purpose
ordination · induction · installation · investiture · procession · gala · banquet · observance
Boldness before danger
- heroismExceptional courage under duress
- gallantryCourage, especially in combat
- courageFortitude facing danger
- chivalryKnightly code of honor
fortitude · fearlessness · intrepidity · boldness · prowess · mettle · grit · purple heart
award
Honor given for merit
- commendationFormal expression of approval
- accoladeExpression of high esteem
- acknowledgmentConfirmation of receipt
distinction · laurels · credit · salute · appreciation · congratulations · endorsement · validation · affirmation · medal
monument
Structure honoring someone remembered
- plaqueInscribed memorial tablet
- cenotaphTomb without a body
- mausoleumMonumental building for interment
tombstone · obelisk · shrine · stele · memorialize · commemorate · remembrance · legacy · wreath · vigil
esteem
Favorable opinion of worth
- admirationDeep respect felt
- reverenceProfound admiring respect
- deferenceYielding to another's judgment
veneration · regard · allegiance · loyalty · dignity · courtesy · civility · elder · tradition · custom
devotion
Deep, loyal commitment
liturgy · adoration · veneration · glorification · exaltation · supplication · sacrament · altar · pilgrimage · sacred
inauguration
Formal beginning ceremony
- commencementAct of starting
- convocationFormal ceremonial gathering
- coronationCeremony installing a sovereign
dedication · ordination · induction · installation · investiture · procession · gala · banquet · observance · ritual
bravery
Boldness before danger
- heroismExceptional courage under duress
- gallantryCourage, especially in combat
- courageFortitude facing danger
chivalry · fortitude · fearlessness · intrepidity · boldness · prowess · mettle · grit · purple heart · distinguished service
- positive regardadmiration, appreciation, esteem, respect, regard
- praiselauding, compliments, laudation, accolades, great job
- looking up toadmiring, respecting, revering, idolizing, venerating
- assigningassigning, allocating, appointing, attributing, crediting
- complianceaudit, obeying, policy, compliance officer, regulation
- glorificationglorifying, glorification, exalting, exaltation, idolizing
honoringdishonoring
Bringing shame upon
shaming · disgracing · disrespecting · degrading · humiliating
honoringbreaking
Coming apart suddenly
violating · breaching · disregarding · ignoring · nonobservance
honoringdishonor
Loss of respect
disgrace · condemning · censuring · denouncing · excoriating
- honoring parentsRespecting those who raised you
- honorific titlesTerms denoting status or respect