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honorable

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/ˈɒn.ər.ə.bəl/ · hon-or-a-ble

Deserving respect and honor.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

Deserving respect and honor.

عزت و احترام کے قابل۔

معزز

moazzaz

Formal: محترم

Synonyms

respectableesteemednobleمعززمحترمعزت دار

Antonyms

disgracefuldishonorableignobleشرمناکبے عزتنا respectable

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.

Easily Confused With

honest:Honorable involves a moral dimension of respect, while honest focuses on truthfulness.

Word Family

honor
nounعزت
honorably
adverbعزت کے ساتھ

See Also

💡 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.