honoured
adjective
[ ˈɒnəd ]
• regarded with great respect.
• "an honoured guest"
honour
verb
• regard with great respect.
• "they honoured their parents in all they did"
Similar:
hold in great respect,
hold in high esteem,
have a high regard for,
esteem,
respect,
admire,
defer to,
look up to,
think highly of,
appreciate,
value,
prize,
cherish,
reverence,
revere,
venerate,
worship,
put on a pedestal,
• fulfil (an obligation) or keep (an agreement).
• "make sure the franchisees honour the terms of the contract"
Similar:
fulfil,
observe,
keep,
discharge,
implement,
perform,
execute,
effect,
obey,
heed,
follow,
carry out,
carry through,
keep to,
abide by,
adhere to,
comply with,
conform to,
act in accordance with,
be true to,
be faithful to,
live up to,
effectuate,
Origin:
Middle English: from Old French onor (noun), onorer (verb), from Latin honos, honor .
in honour of
• as a celebration of or expression of respect for.
• "a dinner given in honour of Nevinson"
