- HONORED
- Paid homage to
- Put on a pedestal
- Esteemed
- Like some distinguished guests
- Roasted, in a way
- Accepted, as a gift card
- Threw a party for
- Celebrated
- Presented a plaque to, perhaps
- Took, as some cards
- Given a testimonial dinner
- Paid tribute to
- Held in high regard.
- Rendered courtesy.
- Treated with respect.
- Exalted.
- Respected.
- Accorded recognition.
- Lived up to
- Accepted as valid
- Bowed to, in square dancing
- Paid tribute
- Kind of guest
- Feted
- Showed reverence
- Gave a roast for
- Accepted as payment
- Like some guests
- Prestigious
- Decorated, say
- Eminent
- Respected, as a contract
- Panegyrized
- Presented an Oscar to, say
- Given the key to the city, say
- Presented with an award, say
- Paid respect to
- On the dean's list, say
- Given a knighthood, say
