in honor of

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:as a way to show respect and admiration for (someone)

They're having a dinner in honor of the new coach.

The building was named in honor of the city's founder.

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: good name or public esteem : reputation
: a showing of usually merited respect : recognition
: privilege

: to regard or treat (someone) with admiration and respect : to regard or treat with honor
: to give special recognition to : to confer honor on
: to live up to or fulfill the terms of

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