honored

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An honored person or thing is someone or something that's highly respected and valued. It could also mean being treated with great respect or consideration.

When we say someone is honored, it usually means they've been given a special award or recognition for their achievements. For example, "She was honored with a medal for her outstanding work in science." Sometimes people are even called upon to give speeches at ceremonies where others are being honored for their contributions. If you're invited to an event and see that you'll be sitting next to someone who's being honored, it might mean that they've done something amazing and are now getting the attention of a larger group of people.

How common is "honored"?

Word honored is considered rare in modern English.
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.

Definitions

verb

To think of highly, to respect highly; to show respect for; to recognise the importance or spiritual value of
Example: The freedom fighters will be forever remembered and honored by the people.
To conform to, abide by, act in accordance with (an agreement, treaty, promise, request, or the like)
Example: I trusted you, but you have not honored your promise.
To confer (bestow) an honour or privilege upon (someone)
Example: Ten members of the profession were honored at the ceremony.
To make payment in respect of (a cheque, banker's draft, etc.)
Example: I'm sorry Sir, but the bank did not honour your cheque.

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adjective

Respected, having received honour.

Real examples of "honored" in context

Elijah Wood Tastes the Lava of Mount Doom While Eating Spicy Wings | Hot Ones

Interview

I'm honored. Just for you, Elijah. I'm honored. Just for you.

22:19

Yeah. This has been really fun. And I am honored, and I have been a longtime watcher, and this is very cool for me.

25:02

Tom Holland Surprises Chris Pratt

Interview

That is Honored.

10:55

John Cena Reveals Peacemaker Season 2 Surprises, Reminisces on His First WWE Match (Extended)

Interview

I'm honored and thankful.

0:22

Chris Pratt Tastes Jimmy's Beefmaster Tomato; Talks Veterans Writing The Terminal List: Dark Wolf

Interview

I'm honored that you did that.

7:12

I'm honored to be the first to eat a tomato.

7:14

Chris Pratt on Smoking Cigars with Arnold Schwarzenegger and The Super Mario Bros. Movie

Interview

And so when something like that comes around, it's like you're so blessed, so honored to

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honored

How common is "honored"?

verb

adjective

Real examples of "honored" in context

Elijah Wood Tastes the Lava of Mount Doom While Eating Spicy Wings | Hot Ones

Tom Holland Surprises Chris Pratt

John Cena Reveals Peacemaker Season 2 Surprises, Reminisces on His First WWE Match (Extended)

Chris Pratt Tastes Jimmy's Beefmaster Tomato; Talks Veterans Writing The Terminal List: Dark Wolf

Chris Pratt on Smoking Cigars with Arnold Schwarzenegger and The Super Mario Bros. Movie

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