honorable
intermediateB1/ˈɒn.ər.ə.bəl/ · hon-or-a-ble
Deserving respect and honor.
Meanings
Deserving respect and honor.
عزت و احترام کے قابل۔
معزز
moazzaz
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- honorable mention
- honorable intentions
- honorable deed
Example Sentences
She was recognized for her honorable service in the community.
انہیں کمیونٹی میں ان کی معزز خدمت کے لیے پہچانا گیا۔
Unhein community mein un ki moazzaz khidmat ke liye pehchana gaya.
He made an honorable attempt to resolve the dispute.
انہوں نے تنازعے کو حل کرنے کی ایک معزز کوشش کی۔
Unhoon ne tanaza ko hal karne ki ek moazzaz koshish ki.
Honorable people often gain the respect of others easily.
معزز لوگ اکثر دوسروں کا احترام آسانی سے حاصل کرتے ہیں۔
Moazzaz log aksar doosron ka ehteram aasani se hasil karte hain.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'honor' where you derive 'honorable' to remember integrity and respect.
Visualize a medal representing honor that people earn through noble actions.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
عزت کی راہوں پر چلو، رہے راہ نوردیاں ہمیشہ، کچھ ایسا نہیں ہے دل میں شرمندگیاں۔
Izzat ki raahon par chalo, rahe raah nwardiyan hamesha, kuch aisa nahin hai dil mein sharamandgiyan.
Walk the paths of honor, let the travelers always be; there should be no shame in the heart.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
عزت کو بچانا برکت ہے۔
Izzat ko bachana barkat hai.
Protecting honor is a blessing.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "honorabilis" — worthy of honor
First known use: 14th century
The word evolved from Latin to Old French and finally into Middle English, reflecting notions of respect and moral integrity.