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In celebration of, as a mark of respect for, as in We are holding a banquet in honor of the president. [c. 1300]
American Heritage Idioms
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Phrase(s): 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.
McGrawhill's American Idioms And Phrasal Verbs