honor meaning in Sanskrit
सम्मान sammāna
UK/ˈɒn.ə//ˈɑ.nɚ/
honor in Sanskrit: सम्मान (sammāna), पूजयति (pūjayati), मानति (mānati). In English, honor means recognition of importance or value; respect; veneration (of someone, usually for being morally upright or successful).
Sanskrit words for honor
- recognition of importance or spiritual value; respect
- सम्मान sammāna
- think of, respect highly
- पूजयति pūjayati, मानति mānati
English meaning of honor
- noun Recognition of importance or value; respect; veneration (of someone, usually for being morally upright or successful).
- noun The state of being morally upright, honest, noble, virtuous, and magnanimous; excellence of character; the perception of such a state; favourable reputation; dignity.
- noun A token of praise or respect; something that represents praiseworthiness or respect, such as a prize or award given by the state to a citizen.
- noun A privilege (which honors the person experiencing it).
honor in a sentence
- The crowds gave the returning general much honor and praise.
- He was a most perfect knight, for he had great honor and chivalry.
- His honor was unstained.
Synonyms of honor
honor in other languages
Questions about honor in Sanskrit
- What is the meaning of honor in Sanskrit?
- Honor in Sanskrit is सम्मान (sammāna), पूजयति (pūjayati), मानति (mānati).
- honor इत्यस्य संस्कृते कः अर्थः?
- Honor: सम्मान (sammāna), पूजयति (pūjayati), मानति (mānati).
- What does honor mean in English?
- Honor means recognition of importance or value; respect; veneration (of someone, usually for being morally upright or successful).
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