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honoring

v.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈɑnɝɪŋ// hon·or·ing

v. to show great respect for someone or something. You do this to celebrate an important person, a special event, or a promise you made.

v. showing high respect or great esteem for a person, entity, or principle. Often involves fulfilling an obligation or celebrating a legacy.


SIMPLE

The city is honoring the local hero with a parade today.

CONTEXTUAL

By honoring the terms of the original contract, the company maintained its reputation for integrity despite the rising costs.

COMPLEX

The museum is currently honoring the late artist's contribution to modernism by hosting a comprehensive retrospective of her most influential paintings and sculptures.

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Usage

The present participle of 'honor'; functions as a transitive verb requiring a direct object.

Pitfall

They are honoring to the veteran.They are honoring the veteran.The verb 'honor' is transitive and does not take the preposition 'to' before its object.

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