1) Accepted as payment 2) Accepted as valid 3) Celebrated 4) Decorated 5) Did homage to 6) Esteemed 7) Feted 8) Gave a roast for 9) Given a testimonial dinner 10) Kind of guest 11) Like some guests 12) Paid homage to 13) Paid respect to 14) Paid tribute 15) Paid tribute to 16) Panegyrized 17) Presented a plaque to 1) Adored 2) Esteemed 3) Feted 4) Honoured 5) Prestigious 6) Reputable 7) Toasted 8) Worthy 
• (imp. & p. p.) of Honor
[adj] - worthy of honor
honoured adjective worthy of honor; `an honored name`; `our honored dead`