What is another word for in honor of?

Pronunciation: [ɪn ˈɒnəɹ ɒv] (IPA)

In honor of is an expression used when we want to show tribute, respect, or pay homage to someone or something. In this context, some of the synonyms that can be used for in honor of are as follows: to commemorate, to celebrate, in recognition of, to acknowledge, in homage to, in memory of, to pay tribute to, to glorify, in tribute to, in remembrance of, among others. These synonyms express the same sentiment of reverence and appreciation for someone or something significant. We can use any of these terms depending on the occasion or context of our expression.

What are the hypernyms for In honor of?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Famous quotes with In honor of

  • There are men whom a happy disposition, a strong desire of glory and esteem, inspire with the same love for justice and virtue which men in general have for riches and honors... But the number of these men is so small that I only mention them in honor of humanity.
    Claud-Adrian Helvetius
  • We have a need to be religious, we need to worship, we need to build totems and shrines and icons, but nobody's sure in honor of what.
    Robyn Hitchcock
  • But despite their heroic acts, the Vietnam Veterans of America continued to struggle to establish a combat badge in honor of these brave pilots and medics.
    Tim Holden
  • Pay no attention to what the critics say... Remember, a statue has never been set up in honor of a critic
    Jean Sibelius
  • Pay no attention to what the critics say; there has never been set up a statue in honor of a critic.
    Jean Sibelius

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