honoring
Translation
honouring, respecting, celebrating
Examples
We are honoring the soldiers today.
We are honouring the soldiers today.
Honoring your parents is important.
Honouring your parents is important.
The ceremony is for honoring the award winners.
The ceremony is for honouring the award winners.
Grammar Patterns
((sb./sth.)) giving respect or public admiration to (sb./sth.) We are honouring the veterans with a parade.
Similar Words
Synonyms: respecting, celebrating, revering; Antonyms: dishonouring, disrespecting
Etymology
From 'honor', from Latin 'honor' (honour, dignity). The '-ing' suffix forms the present participle or gerund.
Memory Tips
Think of the action (-ing) of giving someone 'honour'. Visualise a ceremony.