honored

• Se dit de quelqu'un qui ressent un profond respect ou une grande fierté, souvent en réponse à une reconnaissance ou à un privilège particulier.

Used in American English to describe a feeling of great respect or pride, often in response to a special recognition or privilege.

1. Feeling proud and respectedB1formal

   Feeling or showing great respect and admiration, often because of a special recognition or privilege.

   honoré (se sentir honoré)

   • I am honored to be invited to speak at the conference.
   • She felt honored to receive the award from the president.
   • They were honored by the community for their charitable work.

   Synonymesesteemedprivilegedproudrespectedrevered

   Antonymesashameddiscrediteddisgracedhumiliatedshamed

2. Respected or esteemedB1formal

   Regarded with great respect and admiration by others.

   honoré (estimé, respecté)

   • He is an honored member of the scientific community.
   • The honored guests were seated at the front of the hall.
   • Her contributions to the field are widely honored.

   Synonymesadmiredcelebrateddistinguishedesteemedrespectedrevered

   Antonymesdespisedscorned

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de témoigner du respect, de l'admiration ou de la reconnaissance envers quelqu'un ou quelque chose, ou de tenir une promesse ou un engagement.

A verb used to indicate the act of showing respect, admiration, or recognition for someone or something, or to fulfill a promise or obligation.

1. Respect or admireB1formal

   To show great respect or admiration for someone or something.

   honorer

   • We honor our veterans for their service.
   • The ceremony honored the achievements of the scientists.
   • She was honored for her contributions to the community.

   Synonymesadmireappreciateesteemlook up torespectreverevaluevenerate

   Antonymesdespisedisdaindishonordisrespectscorn

2. Fulfill a promiseB2formal

   To keep a promise or agreement; to do what you said you would do.

   Honorer (une promesse)

   • The company honored its commitment to reduce emissions.
   • He honored his word and paid back the loan on time.
   • They honored the contract despite the difficulties.

   Synonymesabide bycarry outdischargefulfillimplementkeepmeetobserverespectuphold

   Antonymesbreakviolate

3. Accept a paymentB2formal

   To accept a check, credit card, or other financial instrument as valid payment.

   Honorer un paiement

   • The bank honored the check without any issues.
   • This store honors all major credit cards.
   • The merchant refused to honor the expired coupon.

   Synonymesacceptcashclearredeemtake

   Antonymesdeclinerefusereject