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HONORED
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Having an illustrious reputation; respected
Example:
a prestigious author
Synonyms:
esteemed; honored; prestigious
Classified under:
Similar:
reputable (having a good reputation)
II. (verb)
Sense 1
Past simple / past participle of the verb honor
Context examples:
As the gang could not understand him, as his own family could not understand him, as the bourgeoisie could not understand him, so this girl beside him, whom he honored high, could not understand him nor the honor he paid her.
(Martin Eden, by Jack London)
My dear and honored master, cried Nigel, in great anxiety, I fear me much that in your gentleness of heart you are straining this vow which you have taken.
(The White Company, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle)
“Truly you came in good time, honored sir,” said he.
(The White Company, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle)
“I have often heard of him,” said Nigel, “and I have hoped to be so far honored as to run a course with him. But hark, Sir John, what is amiss with the prince?”
(The White Company, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle)
Be brave and pure, fearless to the strong and humble to the weak; and so, whether this love prosper or no, you will have fitted yourself to be honored by a maiden's love, which is, in sooth, the highest guerdon which a true knight can hope for.
(The White Company, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle)
Above was a wreath-work of blazonry, extending up to the carved and corniced oaken roof; while on either side stood the high canopied chairs placed for the master of the house and for his most honored guest.
(The White Company, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle)
