1. crowning with a laurel wreath as a mark of honor or victory
Usage: formal; ceremonial
2. conferring an honorary title or academic degree upon someone
Usage: formal; academic

Examples

• The university is laureating three distinguished professors this year.
• The ceremony involved laureating the poet with a traditional wreath.
• They spent the afternoon laureating the winners of the literary competition.
• The ancient tradition of laureating heroes continues in modern ceremonies.
• The college will be laureating honorary doctorate recipients next month.