What is the meaning of honored?

verb

  • Bestow honor or rewards upon.
    • usage: "Today we honor our soldiers"; "The scout was rewarded for courageous action"
  • Show respect towards.
    • usage: "honor your parents"
  • Accept as pay.
    • usage: "we honor checks and drafts"

adjective

  • Having an illustrious reputation; respected.
    • usage: "our esteemed leader"; "a prestigious author"
WordNet 3.0 © 2006 by Princeton University
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