What does homenagear in Portuguese mean?

What is the meaning of the word homenagear in Portuguese? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use homenagear in Portuguese.

The word homenagear in Portuguese means homage, pay homage, prestar homenagem, homenagear, homenagear, comemorar, homenagear, homenagear. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word homenagear

homage, pay homage

prestar homenagem

verbal expression (speak respectfully of)

(expressão verbal: Expressão usada como verbo. Ex. "se dar bem com"; "ter medo de". Também para elementos compostos mais longos, como expressões idiomáticas e ditados que começam com um verbo.)
Todos prestaram homenagem a bravura dos bombeiros ao resgatarem a criança.
Everyone paid tribute to the firemen's bravery in rescuing the child.

homenagear

transitive verb (show one's respect towards)

(verbo transitivo: Verbos que possuem complemento, direto ou indireto. Ex. "oferecer ajuda", "gostar de música", etc.)
The worshippers paid homage to their leader.

homenagear

transitive verb (do [sth] as a tribute to)

(verbo transitivo: Verbos que possuem complemento, direto ou indireto. Ex. "oferecer ajuda", "gostar de música", etc.)
Fans organized a candlelit vigil to pay homage to their fallen star.

comemorar

transitive verb (honour, be memorial to)

(verbo transitivo: Verbos que possuem complemento, direto ou indireto. Ex. "oferecer ajuda", "gostar de música", etc.)
The company gave my father a pen to commemorate his many years at the company.

homenagear

(do [sth] to show respect)

(verbo transitivo: Verbos que possuem complemento, direto ou indireto. Ex. "oferecer ajuda", "gostar de música", etc.)
Ela foi homenageada com um jantar especial na escola.
She was honored with a special dinner at the school.

homenagear

verbal expression (treat with honour)

(verbo transitivo: Verbos que possuem complemento, direto ou indireto. Ex. "oferecer ajuda", "gostar de música", etc.)
O exército homenageou o oficial dando a ele uma medalha especial por bravura.
The army honoured the officer by giving him a special medal for bravery.

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