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Definition of honored (Meaning of honored)
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Honor Hon"or, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Honored}; p. pr. & vb. n.
{Honoring}.] [OE. honouren, onouren, OF. honorer, honourer,
F. honorer, fr. L. honorare, fr. honor, n.]
1. To regard or treat with honor, esteem, or respect; to
revere; to treat with deference and submission; when used
of the Supreme Being, to reverence; to adore; to worship.
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Honor thy father and thy mother. --Ex. xx. 12.
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That all men should honor the Son, even as they
honor the Father. --John v. 23.
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It is a custom
More honor'd in the breach than the observance.
--Shak.
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2. To dignify; to raise to distinction or notice; to bestow
honor upon; to elevate in rank or station; to ennoble; to
exalt; to glorify; hence, to do something to honor; to
treat in a complimentary manner or with civility.
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Thus shall it be done to the man whom the king
delighten to honor. --Esther vi.
9.
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The name of Cassius honors this corruption. --Shak.
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3. (Com.) To accept and pay when due; as, to honora bill of
exchange.
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honored honored adj.
1. of high repute; -- of people.
Syn: esteemed, prestigious, respected.
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2. greatly admired.
Syn: glorious, illustrious, magnificent.
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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.44 
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