honored
UK: ˈɒnəd | US: ˈɑːnərd
adj. regarded with great respect or esteem
vt. past tense of "honor": to show respect or admiration for someone/something
The word "honored" derives from the Old French "honorer," which itself comes from the Latin "honorare" (to honor, respect). The root "honor" originally referred to dignity, reputation, or public esteem in Latin. The suffix "-ed" marks the past tense or adjective form in English, indicating a state of being respected. Over time, "honored" evolved to describe both the act of showing respect and the resulting state of esteem.
She was honored with an award for her scientific contributions.
The guests felt honored to be invited to the private ceremony.
He honored his promise to support the community project.
The soldier was buried with honored military rites.
They honored the tradition by lighting candles at dawn.