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Honored Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations

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hon-ored

🇺🇸 /ˈɑnɝd/ · 🇬🇧 /ˈɒnəd/

Definitions

Context #1 | Adjective

feeling

Showing or characterized by honor and respect.

Synonyms

admired, esteemed, respected.

Examples of usage

  • She felt honored to receive the award.
  • We were honored to have the opportunity to meet the President.
Context #2 | Verb

action

To regard or treat with honor or respect.

Synonyms

adhere to, fulfill, respect.

Examples of usage

  • He honored his commitment to help the community.
  • She honored her promise to always be there for her friends.

Translations

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Quick facts about “honored”

Honored is a 2-syllable adjective and verb (hon-ored). It is pronounced /ˈɑnɝd/ in American English and /ˈɒnəd/ in British English. On finesentence.com it has 2 meanings, 6 synonyms, and translations into 21 languages. It ranks #6,987 among the most common English words.

Origin of 'honored'

The word 'honored' originated from the Old French word 'honourer', which came from the Latin word 'honōrāre', meaning 'to esteem, respect'. The concept of honor has been valued in various cultures throughout history, representing a sense of respect, dignity, and integrity.

See also: dishonor, dishonorable, dishonorably, dishonored, honorable, honorably, honorees, honoring, honors, unhonored.

Rhymes

Honored rhymes with honoured, dishonored and conard.

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Word Frequency Rank

At #6,987 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.