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honor deeply

[/ˈɑnər ˈdipli/]
verb phrase
honrar profundamente
1. to show great respect, esteem, or recognition for someone or something with sincere and profound regard
We honor deeply the sacrifices made by our ancestors.
Honramos profundamente os sacrifícios feitos por nossos ancestrais.
2. to pay high tribute or homage with deep emotional commitment
The nation honored deeply those who served in the military.
A nação honrou profundamente aqueles que serviram nas forças armadas.
NYC Slang
show mad respect to
Synonyms
revere deeplyrespect profoundlypay tribute tovenerateesteem highly
Antonyms
disrespectdishonorinsultdemeanslight

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
honrar profundamente
most common usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
honrar de verdade
informal alternative with emphasis on sincerity
São Paulo
honrar profundamente
standard formal usage
Portugal
honrar profundamente
identical to Brazilian Portuguese in formal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

honor someone's memory
do honor to
pay one's respects
hold someone in high regard
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