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deem honorable

[deem ˈɒnərəbl]
verb phrase
considerar honroso
1. to judge or regard someone or something as worthy of honor or respect
The committee deemed his actions honorable despite the controversy.
O comitê considerou suas ações honrosas apesar da controvérsia.
2. to form an opinion that something meets standards of integrity and dignity
She was deemed honorable by her peers for her integrity.
Ela foi considerada honrosa por seus colegas pela sua integridade.
Synonyms
consider honorableregard as honorablejudge honorableesteem honorablerespect
Antonyms
deem dishonorableconsider shamefulregard as disgraceful

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
considerar honroso
standard usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
achar honroso
colloquial alternative
Rio de Janeiro
considerar de honra
slightly informal usage
Portugal
considerar honroso
formal standard usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

deem it an honor
hold in high regard
be worthy of respect
gain honor and dignity
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