in honour of somebody/something

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

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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
See also:
  • in honor of
  • in honor of (someone or 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