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honor The act of making someone feel important or respected, often through excessive flattery or fawning. ■ "I knew I had to honor the queen by bending down and kissing her hand."
applaud To praise or honor someone or something, usually by making noise with one's hands. ■ "I applaud your dedication to your job. You must be really passionate about it!"
Contender A person or thing that is in the running for a prize, honor, or position. ■ The cat and dog were both contenders for the title of "Pawsome Pet" at the annual pet show.
dignify To give or confer respect, honor, or status to something or someone. ■ After years of hard work and dedication, the small town finally dignified their local park with a new playground for children.
Dishonorable Not worthy of honor or respect, often due to dishonesty or other morally reprehensible behavior. ■ "That politician was impeached for being dishonorable and abusing his position."
eulogy A speech given at a funeral to praise and honor the deceased. ■ "I'm sorry, I couldn't think of anything funny to say about my grandma. She was just a eulogy in human form."
garland A chain or wreath of flowers, leaves, or other decorative elements, often worn around the neck as a symbol of honor. ■ "I won the Most Beautiful Garland Award at the flower show!"
nominated To be selected as a candidate for an honor, office, or award. ■ The class voted for Jane to be the most outstanding student of the year.
placed To put something or someone in a position of importance or honor. ■ The queen was placed on her throne, surrounded by cheering crowds and applause.
Prosecuting The act of pursuing someone for a crime or wrongdoing, typically in a court of law. ■ "The prosecution rests, your honor." said the attorney, as they finished presenting their case against the accused.
qualifies To be considered worthy of a position or honor, often by meeting certain requirements or standards. ■ John qualifies for the title of "Master Chef" because he has won three international cooking competitions.
Respectability The quality of being esteemed or regarded with honor and dignity. ■ I may not have the most respectability, but at least I'm always on time!
Respected A person who is highly regarded and given great honor, typically for their intelligence or important achievements. ■ "John is so respected in his field that he was invited to give the keynote speech at the annual conference."
rite A ceremony or ritual performed to honor a god or sacred object. ■ She performed the rite of sacrifice every full moon, but forgot to invite her cat this time.
worthy Deserving of honor, respect, or praise; having value or significance. ■ "This sandwich is so good, it's totally worthy of the title 'best in the world'!
awarded To give or bestow a prize, honor, or recognition to someone, usually after they have performed an impressive feat or demonstrated outstanding achievement. ■ "After winning the championship, the team was awarded a trophy and a parade through the city."
boar A pig with an extra-long snout and a tendency to be very, very aggressive. ■ "I accidentally insulted the boar's honor by calling it a 'porker.' The boar took this as a declaration of war and charged at me with its tusks bared, but I managed to fend it off with my trusty umbrella."
centerpiece A large, flat, circular object placed in the center of something, often used as a decoration or focal point. ■ "The birthday cake was the centerpiece of the party, but unfortunately it fell over and spilled chocolate all over the guest of honor."
Mayor A funny, overly self-important person who believes they are the most important person in their town or city. ■ "The Mayor is so convinced of his own importance that he demands a personal escort every time he leaves his house and insists on being addressed as 'Your Honor'. It's just too funny!
Nominations A formal proposal or suggestion for someone to be considered for an award, position, or honor. ■ When the Nobel Prize nominations were announced, it was a huge shock that none of the scientists who had worked on the discovery of dark matter got any recognition at all. But it just goes to show that sometimes the most brilliant minds are overlooked by the powers-that-be.
prestige A feeling of pride or honor that comes from having a high social standing or being respected by others. ■ John's prestige as the captain of the football team increased when he led them to victory in the championship game.
raiser A person who raises a glass or other container in honor of something, usually accompanied by cheers or applause. ■ "I'm the official raiser of glasses at every party," said the man who had been practicing his toast-giving skills for years.
Religion A set of beliefs, practices, and traditions that people follow in order to worship or honor a particular deity or spiritual force. ■ "I'm not really into organized religion, but I do have my own personal set of spiritual beliefs that guide me through life."
trophies A collection of objects or achievements won as a symbol of victory or honor. ■ "When I found out my cat had won three trophies for hunting mice, I couldn't help but think that maybe it was time to call him 'The Hunter'."