Verb

würdigen

Translation

to appreciate, to honor, to acknowledge, to recognize

Er würdigte ihre harte Arbeit.

He appreciated her hard work.

Die Stadt würdigte den Künstler mit einem Preis.

The city honored the artist with an award.

((sb./sth.)) würdigen to appreciate/honor sb./sth. He würdigte her performance.

((sb.)) ((mit sth.)) würdigen to honor sb. with sth. The university würdigte him with an honorary doctorate.

anerkennen (to recognize), ehren (to honor), schätzen (to appreciate)

Derived from 'würdig' (worthy). The verb means 'to treat as worthy' or 'to deem worthy'.

Think of making someone feel 'worthy' ('würdig') by appreciating their contribution.