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honrar

[õ.ˈʁaɾ]
verb
to honor
1. to show respect or high regard for someone or something
We honor the fallen soldiers.
Honramos os soldados caídos.
2. to fulfill or keep a commitment, promise, or obligation
He honored his commitment to the project.
Ele honrou seu compromisso com o projeto.
3. to accept or acknowledge as valid (especially regarding payment or documents)
The bank will honor your check.
O banco honrará seu cheque.
4. to do credit to; to bring distinction or pride to
Her achievements honor her family.
Suas realizações honram sua família.
Synonyms
respeitarvenerarcelebrarcumprirreconhecer
Antonyms
desonrardesrespeitarinsultarofenderviolar

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
honrar
standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
honrar
standard usage; may be more formal in contemporary speech

Related Idioms & Phrases

honrar a palavra
honrar um compromisso
honrar a memória de alguém
honrar com a presença
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