honor (someone) with (something)

honor (someone) with (something)

To celebrate someone by bestowing something upon or host something for them. Before she retired, my Mom's co-workers honored her with a party. The class honored their beloved teacher with a special award. Given your major breakthroughs in cancer research, the President wants to honor you with the Congressional Medal of Freedom.

See also: honor

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honor someone with something

to show one's respect for someone with something, such as a gift, party, ceremony, a response, etc. We would like to honor you with a little reception. We chose to honor you with a little gift.

See also: honor

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