würdigen
Translation
to appreciate, to honour, to acknowledge, to deem worthy
Examples
Wir würdigen seine langjährige Arbeit.
We appreciate his many years of work.
Sie würdigte ihn keines Blickes.
She didn't deem him worthy of a glance.
Grammar Patterns
((sb./sth.)) to appreciate, to honour sb./sth. We appreciate his performance.
((sb.)) ((of sth.)) to deem sb. worthy of sth. He didn't deem her worthy of a single word.
Similar Words
Synonyms: anerkennen (to acknowledge), ehren (to honour); Antonyms: missachten (to disregard)
Etymology
From 'Würde' (dignity, worth). The suffix '-igen' turns it into a verb, meaning 'to give worth/dignity to'.
Memory Tips
Think of giving someone their 'worth' (Würde) by acknowledging them.