simple past tense and past participle of honor
"The committee honored her with a special award for her years of service."
In plain English: To be honored means to feel deeply respected and appreciated when someone gives you special recognition for something good you did.
"The committee will honor her for decades of service to science by giving her a special award next week."
having an illustrious reputation; respected
"our esteemed leader"
"a prestigious author"
US standard spelling of honoured.
"The American team felt honored to compete in the Olympic Games."
In plain English: Honored means feeling very proud and grateful when someone important gives you respect or chooses to give something special to you.
"She was honored to receive the award for her community service."