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   Hon·or

   /ˈänər/

   

   noun

   • 1. high respect; great esteem: "his portrait hangs in the place of honor" Similar distinctionprivilegeglorytributekudoscachetprestigefamerenownmeritcreditimportanceillustriousnessnotabilityrespectesteemapprobationOpposite disgrace
   • ▪ a person or thing that brings credit: "you are an honor to our profession"
   • ▪ a title of respect given to or used in addressing a judge or a mayor.
   • 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 integrityhonorablenesshonestyuprightnessethicsmoralsmoralityprinciple(high) principlesrighteousnessrectitudenobilityhigh-mindednessright-mindednessnoble-mindednessvirtuegoodnessdecencyprobityscrupulousnessworthinessworthfairnessjustnessjusticetruthfulnesstrustworthinessreliabilitydependabilityfaithfulnessfidelityOpposite dishonor
   • ▪ a woman's chastity or her reputation for being chaste: dated "she died defending her honor" Similar chastityvirginityvirtuemaidenhoodmaidenheadpurityinnocencemodestyinformal:cherryimmaculateness
   • 3. something regarded as a rare opportunity and bringing pride and pleasure; a privilege: "the great poet of whom it is my honor to speak tonight" Similar privilegepleasurepridesatisfactionjoycomplimentfavorsource of pleasuresource of prideOpposite shame
   • ▪ a thing conferred as a distinction, especially an official award for bravery or achievement: "the highest military honors" Similar accoladeawardrewardprizedecorationdistinctionordertitlemedalribbonstarlaurellaurel wreathbaypalminformal:fruit saladgong
   • ▪ a special distinction for proficiency in an examination: "she passed with honors"
   • ▪ a class or course of degree studies more specialized than that of the ordinary level: "an honors degree in mathematics"
   • ▪ the right of teeing off first, having won the previous hole: "Kyle had the honor at the last hole"
   • 4. an ace, king, queen, or jack.
   • ▪ possession in one's hand of at least four of the ace, king, queen, and jack of trumps, or of all four aces in no trumps, for which a bonus is scored.
   • ▪ (in whist) an ace, king, queen, or jack of trumps.

   verb

   • 1. regard with great respect: "they honore their parents in all they did" Similar hold in great respecthold in high esteemhave a high regard foresteemrespectadmiredefer tolook up tothink highly ofappreciatevalueprizecherishreverencereverevenerateworshipinformal:put on a pedestalOpposite dishonor
   • ▪ pay public respect to: "talented writers were honored at a special ceremony" Similar applaudacclaimpraisesaluterecognizecelebratecommemoratecommendglorifyhaillionizeexaltfeteeulogizegive credit topay homage topay tribute toshow appreciation ofgive accolades tosing the praises ofsing paeans toarchaic:magnifyrare:laudpanegyrizeemblazonOpposite disgracecriticize
   • 2. fulfill (an obligation) or keep (an agreement): "make sure the franchisees honor the terms of the contract" Similar fulfillobservekeepdischargeimplementperformexecuteeffectobeyheedfollowcarry outcarry throughkeep toabide byadhere tocomply withconform toact in accordance withbe true tobe faithful tolive up torare:effectuateOpposite disobey
   • ▪ accept (a bill) or pay (a check) when due: "the bank informed him that the check would not be honored" Similar cashaccepttakeclearpassencashconvert into cashconvert into moneyOpposite bounce

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French onor (noun), onorer (verb), from Latin honos, honor.

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   Learn the various meanings and uses of the word honor as a noun and a verb, with synonyms, examples, and etymology. Find out how to pronounce honor, how to spell it, and how to cite it.

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   Honor is a noun that means honesty, respect, or distinction, and a verb that means to revere, confer, or accept. Learn more about its origin, synonyms, antonyms, idioms, and examples.

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   Learn the meaning of honor as a noun and a verb in English, with synonyms, idioms and related words. See how honor is used in different contexts, such as respect, reward, education, golf and playing card.

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   Honor is a noun and verb that means respect, character, reward, or fulfillment. Learn how to use honor in different contexts, such as business, politics, or academia, with examples and translations.

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   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.

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   Find 218 similar and opposite words for honor, a noun or verb meaning high moral standards, public recognition, or asset. See definitions, examples, and related phrases for honor.

9. www.collinsdictionary.com · dictionary · englishHONOR definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Learn the US and British spellings, synonyms, pronunciation, and usage of the word honor. Find out the meanings of honor as a noun, verb, adjective, and in various contexts and expressions.