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honoring

/ˈɑnərɪŋ/ /ˈɔnərɪŋ/

Meanings
verb
To think of highly, to respect highly; to show respect for; to recognise the importance or spiritual value of

Examples :

"The freedom fighters will be forever remembered and honored by the people."
culture religion value tradition moral philosophy achievement attitude

Related Words

Illustration privilege

privilege noun

/ˈpɹɪv(ɪ)lɪdʒ/

(ecclesiastical law) An exemption from certain laws granted by the Pope.

"The archbishop granted the monastery a privilege, exempting them from paying certain taxes. "

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remembered verb

/ɹɪˈmɛmbəd/ /ɹɪˈmɛmbɚd/

To reconstitute or reassemble that which has been dismembered.

"After the storm scattered the pieces of the model airplane, the child carefully remembered how they fit together. "

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profession noun

/pɹəˈfɛʃən/

A declaration of belief, faith or one's opinion, whether genuine or pretended.

"Despite his continued professions of innocence, the court eventually sentenced him to five years."

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respect noun

/ɹɪˈspɛkt/

An attitude of consideration or high regard

"He is an intellectual giant, and I have great respect for him."

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importance noun

/ɪmˈpɔːtəns/ /ɪmˈpɔɹtəns/

The quality or condition of being important or worthy of note.

"Attending all your classes is of great importance to your success in school. "

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accordance noun

/ə.ˈkɔɹd.əns/

Agreement; harmony; conformity; compliance.

"The new student joined the school club in accordance with the guidelines. "

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groceries noun

/ˈɡɹəʊs(ə)ɹiz/ /ˈɡɹoʊsəɹiz/

The commodities sold by a grocer or in a grocery store.

"She carried a sack of groceries in from her car and placed it on the kitchen table."

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spiritual noun

/ˈspɪɹɪtjʊəl/ /ˈspɪɹɪtʃuəl/

A Christian religious song, especially one in an African-American style, or a similar non-religious song.

"The church choir practiced the new spirituals for their Sunday service. "

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ceremony noun

/ˈsɛɹɪməni/ /ˈsɛɹəmoʊni/

A ritual, with religious or cultural significance.

"The graduation ceremony was a significant event for all the students. "

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recognise verb

/ˈɹɛkənaɪz/

To match (something or someone which one currently perceives) to a memory of some previous encounter with the same person or thing.

"I recognised his face immediately."

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agreement noun

/əˈɡɹiːmənt/

An understanding between entities to follow a specific course of conduct.

"to enter an agreement;  the UK and US negotiators nearing agreement;  he nodded his agreement."

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fighters noun

/ˈfaɪtərz/

A person who fights; a combatant.

"The boxers were skilled fighters in the ring. "