honoring
/ˈɑnərɪŋ/
verb
- Showing respect or admiration for someone or something, often through a ceremony or special action.
- The school is honoring its top students with a special awards ceremony.
- They are honoring their grandmother by naming their daughter after her.
- The city is honoring the veterans with a parade on Memorial Day.
- Keeping a promise, agreement, or commitment.
- The company is honoring its promise to donate 5% of profits to charity.
- He is honoring the contract by delivering the goods on time.
- She is honoring her word by paying back the loan as agreed.
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noun
- The act of showing respect or admiration.
- A special dinner was held in honoring of the retiring teacher.
- The honoring of the volunteers took place at the town hall meeting.
- The honoring of cultural traditions is important to the community.