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- Dictionaryhon·or/ˈänər/
noun
- 1. high respect; great esteem: "his portrait hangs in the place of honor" Similar Opposite
- 2. adherence to what is right or to a conventional standard of conduct: "I must as a matter of honor avoid any taint of dishonesty" Similar Opposite
verb
- 1. regard with great respect: "they honore their parents in all they did" Similar Opposite
- 2. fulfill (an obligation) or keep (an agreement): "make sure the franchisees honor the terms of the contract" Similar Opposite
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Jun 12, 2012 · great respect for someone, or the feeling of pride and pleasure resulting when respect is shown to you: It is an honor to meet you. The dinner is in honor of (= to show respect for) a colleague who is leaving.
The meaning of HONOR is good name or public esteem : reputation. How to use honor in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Honor.
a reward, prize, or title that publicly expresses admiration or respect: She received an honor for her services to the community. full military honors He was buried with full military honors (= with a special celebration to show respect). See also. military honors. More examples.
HONOUR definition: 1. a quality that combines respect, being proud, and honesty: 2. in order to celebrate or show…. Learn more.
Honor definition: honesty, fairness, or integrity in one's beliefs and actions. See examples of HONOR used in a sentence.
The term honor has always been a word used to describe men and women of high moral worth or great achievement. It can be used as either a noun or verb, and in many different settings. People graduate from college with honor, meaning they have outstanding grades. A woman of honor is pure and decent.
1. high regard or great respect given, received, or enjoyed. ; esp., a. glory; fame; renown. b. good reputation; credit. 2. a keen sense of right and wrong; adherence to action or principles considered right; integrity. to conduct oneself with honor. 3. a. chastity or purity. b. reputation for chastity. 4.
[countable] an award, official title, etc. given to somebody as a reward for something that they have done. to win the highest honor. She received nearly every honor bestowed upon a poet. He was buried with full military honors (= with a special military service as a sign of respect).
Definition of honor verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
a thing that someone considers to be very important for their honor or reputation. Check pronunciation: honor. Definition of honor noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.