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honored

Meanings

  • meaning 1: to treat with great respect and honor

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Antonyms

contempt , despise
Synonyms

worthy
Rhymes
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Homophones
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Variants
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honor , honored , honoree , honorees , honorer , honorers , honoring , honors , time-honored
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Etymology
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The word 'honored' comes from the Old English word 'gehǽor', which means 'to treat with great respect and honor'.

Related Concepts
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  1. respect: The act of showing politeness, consideration, or admiration towards someone or something.

  2. dignity: The quality of being worthy of respect or honor. It is a fundamental human right that is essential for maintaining the inherent worth and dignity of all individuals.

Quotes
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  1. Cape Ann, an hour's drive north of Boston, is far sleepier than the famous elbow that bounds the southern reach of Massachusetts Bay.  … There aren't any schmaltzy songs about my granite cape, which was named to "honor" a queen, thank you very much.

    - Anita Diamant,{it}National Geographic Traveler{/it},September 2005

  2. Ricketts left for Mexico to study typhus in July of that year, where it killed him in 1910 at the age of thirty-nine. To "honor" his memory, the organisms that cause typhus and sundry spotted fevers were dubbed rickettsia in 1916.

    - Wayne Biddle,{it}A Field Guide to Germs{/it},1995

  3. "Elegant Attire is a tradition in the Saratoga Clubhouse," says a sign outside the clubhouse. "Ladies and gentlemen who continue to "honor" this tradition (e.g., dresses, suits or sport jackets) are always appreciated." It is not easy to arbitrate good taste, particularly when the temperature is soaring toward the 90's on a humid day.

    - George Vecsey,{it}New York Times{/it},21 Aug. 1994

  4. But by talking with hikers and trail builders in the years since, and tracing the history these stone piles carry with them, I would learn that cairns are more than just interesting curiosities. I would discover that cairns "honor" the dead, save lives, mark boundaries, protect vegetation, claim territory, and reflect the seasons.

    - Barbara Claire Kasselmann,{it}AMC Outdoors{/it},May 1999
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The word 'honored' has significant cultural, historical, and symbolic significance. In many cultures, honoring someone means treating them with great respect and dignity. This can include actions such as acknowledging their accomplishments, showing gratitude for their contributions, and treating them with kindness and compassion.

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