honored
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of honored
First recorded in 1350–1450; honor ( def. ) + -ed 2 ( def. )
Example Sentences
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Tickets for the original Orlando date will be honored for the new date.
From Los Angeles Times
Chris Lillis, a freestyle skier who appeared at the same news conference as Hess, said he was honored to represent the U.S. and “would never want to represent a different country in the Olympics.”
From Los Angeles Times
“I am deeply grateful for Tony’s leadership and generosity, and honored to join him as co-chair at this transformative moment in LACMA’s history as we advance our mission of enhancing access to art and education.”
From Los Angeles Times
I would be honored to do this, and she would pay me a small allowance to cover gas and other expenses, but it would be nowhere near my current income.
From MarketWatch
“We are honored by your presence at our humble table, but don’t let us interrupt you!”
From Literature
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