in honor of
in honor of (someone or something)
Acknowledging someone or something, usually as a way to celebrate or show appreciation or admiration. We're having a party in honor of our daughter's graduation from college. Who wants to plan the event in honor of the CEO?
See also: honor, of
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
in honor of someone or something
showing respect or admiration for someone or something. Our club gave a party in honor of the club's president. I wrote a poem in honor of John and Mary's marriage.
See also: honor, of
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
in honor of
In celebration of, as a mark of respect for, as in We are holding a banquet in honor of the president. [c. 1300]
See also: honor, of
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
in ˈhonour of somebody/something
,in somebody’s/something’s ˈhonour
in order to show respect and admiration for somebody/something: a ceremony in honour of those killed in the explosion A banquet was held in her honour.See also: honour, of, somebody, something
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- in honor of (someone or something)
- in honour of somebody/something
- respect (someone or something) as (something)
- respecting
- respect as
- respect for
- respect (someone or something) for (something)
- revere
- revere (someone or something) for (something)
- revere for