honored

• Beschreibt das Gefühl, geehrt, stolz oder dankbar zu sein, oft als Reaktion auf eine besondere Anerkennung oder ein Privileg. Wird auch verwendet, um jemanden zu bezeichnen, dem Ehre oder Ansehen zuteilwird.

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.

   Geehrt

   • 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.

   Synonymeesteemedprivilegedproudrespectedrevered

   Antonymeashameddiscrediteddisgracedhumiliatedshamed

2. Respected or esteemedB1formal

   Regarded with great respect and admiration by others.

   Geehrt

   • 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.

   Synonymeadmiredcelebrateddistinguishedesteemedrespectedrevered

   Antonymedespisedscorned

• Verb, das ausdrückt, dass man jemandem oder etwas Respekt, Hochachtung oder Anerkennung entgegenbringt; außerdem bedeutet es, ein Versprechen oder eine Verpflichtung einzuhalten.

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.

   Ehren

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

   Synonymeadmireappreciateesteemlook up torespectreverevaluevenerate

   Antonymedespisedisdaindishonordisrespectscorn

2. Fulfill a promiseB2formal

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

   Ein Versprechen halten

   • 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.

   Synonymeabide bycarry outdischargefulfillimplementkeepmeetobserverespectuphold

   Antonymebreakviolate

3. Accept a paymentB2formal

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

   Zur Zahlung annehmen

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

   Synonymeacceptcashclearredeemtake

   Antonymedeclinerefusereject