hacer honor a

hacer honor a
A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
transitive verb phrase
a. to honor
Regionalism used in the United States
(United States)
La obra de este artista hace honor a una tradición nacida en la década de 1960.The work of this artist honors a tradition born in the 1960s.
b. to honour
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
(United Kingdom)
Este ritual navideño hace honor a una tradición familiar antigua.This Christmas ritual honours a long-standing family tradition.
c. to live up to
En el último partido, este jugador hizo honor a su fama al anotar dos tantos durante el segundo tiempo.In the last game, this player lived up to his fame scoring twice during the second half.
d. to be worthy of
No me parece que este restaurante haga honor a su reputación como el mejor de la zona.I don't think this restaurant is worthy of its reputation as the best in the area.
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