laureated

adjective

1. woven of sprigs of laurel: said of a crown or wreath
2. crowned with a laurel wreath as a mark of honor or distinction
3. worthy of honor; distinguished; preeminent, esp. among poets

noun

1. a person on whom honor or distinction is conferred
2. poet laureate

transitive verb laureated, laureating

1. to honor or confer distinction upon
2. to appoint to the position of poet laureate