honored

• يُستخدم في الإنجليزية الأمريكية لوصف الشعور بالاحترام العميق أو الفخر، غالبًا استجابةً لتقدير أو امتياز خاص. ويُستعمل أيضًا بمعنى مَن مُنِح تكريمًا أو مكانةً رفيعة.

Used in American English to describe a feeling of great respect or pride, often in response to a special recognition or privilege.

1. Feeling proud and respectedB1formal

   Feeling or showing great respect and admiration, often because of a special recognition or privilege.

   مُكَرَّم

   • I am honored to be invited to speak at the conference.
   • She felt honored to receive the award from the president.
   • They were honored by the community for their charitable work.

   المرادفاتesteemedprivilegedproudrespectedrevered

   الأضدادashameddiscrediteddisgracedhumiliatedshamed

2. Respected or esteemedB1formal

   Regarded with great respect and admiration by others.

   مُحتَرَم

   • He is an honored member of the scientific community.
   • The honored guests were seated at the front of the hall.
   • Her contributions to the field are widely honored.

   المرادفاتadmiredcelebrateddistinguishedesteemedrespectedrevered

   الأضدادdespisedscorned

• فعل يُستعمل للدلالة على إظهار الاحترام أو الإعجاب أو التقدير لشخص أو شيء، أو على الوفاء بوعد أو التزام.

A verb used to indicate the act of showing respect, admiration, or recognition for someone or something, or to fulfill a promise or obligation.

1. Respect or admireB1formal

   To show great respect or admiration for someone or something.

   يُوقّر

   • We honor our veterans for their service.
   • The ceremony honored the achievements of the scientists.
   • She was honored for her contributions to the community.

   المرادفاتadmireappreciateesteemlook up torespectreverevaluevenerate

   الأضدادdespisedisdaindishonordisrespectscorn

2. Fulfill a promiseB2formal

   To keep a promise or agreement; to do what you said you would do.

   الوفاء بالوعد

   • The company honored its commitment to reduce emissions.
   • He honored his word and paid back the loan on time.
   • They honored the contract despite the difficulties.

   المرادفاتabide bycarry outdischargefulfillimplementkeepmeetobserverespectuphold

   الأضدادbreakviolate

3. Accept a paymentB2formal

   To accept a check, credit card, or other financial instrument as valid payment.

   قبول الدفع

   • The bank honored the check without any issues.
   • This store honors all major credit cards.
   • The merchant refused to honor the expired coupon.

   المرادفاتacceptcashclearredeemtake

   الأضدادdeclinerefusereject