German word

honorieren

Pronunciation

IPA/honoˈʁiːʁən/

Meaning

  • verbpay

Example

Die Firma honoriert die Autoren für ihre Arbeit.

The company pays the authors for their work.

Illustration for honorieren (pay)

More examples

Die Konferenz honoriert die eingeladenen Redner.

The conference pays the invited speakers.

Core concept

A formal fee attached to a person's recognized contribution or commissioned work.

Common phrases

  • eine wissenschaftliche Studie honorieren

    pay for a scientific study

  • einen Gastvortrag honorieren

    pay for a guest lecture

  • die Mitarbeit honorieren

    pay for cooperation

Similar words

bezahlen: Payment of the price or fee due for goods or services.
vergüten: Monetary compensation for services provided or losses suffered.
entlohnen: Wages or salary paid for work done in employment.
entgelten: Payment made in return for something supplied or provided.

Definition in German

Für eine erbrachte Leistung finanziell entlohnen, häufig für einzelne Beiträge oder Aufträge.

Word origin

German honorieren comes from Latin honorare, meaning to honor, and developed the related sense of giving financial recognition for a service.

Usage tips

  • Honorieren is more formal than everyday bezahlen and often appears for authors, experts, or other contributors rather than ordinary purchases.

Other meanings

  • appreciateverb
  • acknowledgeverb

Opposites

Related words

  • Honorierungpaymentnoun

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