# honored

Pronunciation: US say "ON-urd" /ˈɑ.nɚd/; UK say "ON-uhd" /ˈɒn.əd/

## Adjective

1. Held in respect and having received honor from others.
   - Simple: Respected by others and given honor.
   - _The retired teacher was an honored figure in town, invited to lead every parade._
   - _As one of the most honored scientists of her generation, she gave the opening speech at the conference._

## Verb

2. Simple past and past participle of honor. — simple past and past participle of honor
   - Simple: Simple past and past participle of honor. Use this form when the action already happened.
   - _The committee honored three teachers for decades of service._
   - _The warranty was honored without question once the receipt turned up._

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