Honored
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Definitions
2 meaningsTo regard with great respect; to show respect to; to bestow honor upon.
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To give special recognition or respect.
The country honored its fallen soldiers with a national holiday.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're throwing a party for someone because they've done something super amazing, like being a hero or working hard. Honoring someone is like giving them a special celebration or award to show how much you appreciate them. For example, 'The school honored the student who won the science fair with a trophy.'
👶 For kids: To show someone that you think they are really important and good.
More Examples
We honored the guest speaker by giving him a standing ovation.
The company honored its top employees with a bonus.
How It's Used
"The university honored the retiring professor with a special award."
"The city honored the veterans during the Memorial Day parade."
Having received an award, privilege, or special recognition.
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Having received an honor.
The honored guest was invited to speak at the ceremony.
💡 Simply: If you are 'honored' with something, it means you have been given a special privilege or award, like being chosen as the best in a competition. For example, 'She felt honored to be selected as the team captain.'
👶 For kids: To be chosen for something special.
More Examples
She felt honored to be chosen for the scholarship.
He was an honored veteran, recognized for his bravery.
How It's Used
"The honored guest was invited to deliver the commencement address."
"She was honored with the title of 'Doctor'."
Synonyms
Acclaim
Applaud
Celebrate
Commemorate
Acclaimed
Celebrated
Distinguished
Esteemed
Idioms & expressions
an honored guest
A person specially recognized and invited to an event.
"The college's honored guest was invited to a special dinner."
honor someone's wishes
To respect or comply with someone's requests or desires.
"The family honored the deceased's wishes by scattering his ashes at sea."
From Middle English *honouren*, from Old French *honorer*, from Latin *honorare* ('to honor, respect'), from *honos* ('honor, dignity, office').
Historically, 'honored' often denoted respect for royalty, deities, and elders.
Memory tip
Think of a VIP being given a red carpet. They are being honored!