honrar

Senses

1. 1.

   to honor, to respect

   to show respect or high regard for someone or something

2. 2.

   to honor, to fulfill

   to carry out or meet an obligation, commitment, or promise

3. 3.

   to honor, to bring honor to

   to bring credit or distinction to someone or something

Examples

• "Vamos honrar a memória dos que lutaram pela nossa liberdade."

  We will honor the memory of those who fought for our freedom.

• "Ele sempre honra seus compromissos financeiros."

  He always honors his financial commitments.

• "Sua dedicação honra a profissão de professor."

  Your dedication brings honor to the teaching profession.

Usage

Formal register, common in contexts of respect, duty, and integrity. Frequently used with "compromissos" (commitments), "promessas" (promises), "memória" (memory), and "palavra" (word). Regular -ar verb conjugation.