honored Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. verb bestow honor or rewards upon
    honour; reward; honor.
    • Today we honor our soldiers
    • The scout was rewarded for courageous action
  2. verb show respect towards
    respect; abide by; observe; honor; honour.
    • honor your parents!
  3. verb accept as pay
    honour; honor.
    • we honor checks and drafts
  4. adjective satellite having an illustrious reputation; respected
    esteemed; prestigious.
    • our esteemed leader
    • a prestigious author

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