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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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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishHONOR | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   HONOR definition: 1. US spelling of honour 2. a quality that combines respect, being proud, and honesty: 3. in order…. Learn more.

3. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › honorHonor - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   If someone honors you, they recognize and award you for your achievements. 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.

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishHONOR definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   2 days ago · 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.

5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishhonor noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   [uncountable] a good reputation; respect from other people. upholding the honor of your country. The family honor is at stake. [singular] honor to something/somebody a person or thing that causes others to respect and admire something/somebody. She is an honor to the profession.

6. www.thefreedictionary.com › honorHonor - definition of honor by The Free Dictionary

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   1. High respect, as that shown for special merit; recognition or esteem: the honor shown to a Nobel laureate; the place of honor at the table. 2. a. Great privilege: I have the honor of presenting the governor. b. Good name; reputation: I must defend my honor. c. A source or cause of credit: was an honor to the profession. 3.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › american_englishhonor noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   someone or something causing respect. [singular] honor to something/somebody a person or thing that causes others to respect and admire something/someone She is an honor to the profession. award.

8. www.dictionary.com › browse › honors&HONOR Definition & Usage Examples | Dictionary.com

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   noun. honesty, fairness, or integrity in one's beliefs and actions: a man of honor. a source of credit or distinction: to be an honor to one's family. high respect, as for worth, merit, or rank: to be held in honor. such respect manifested: a memorial in honor of the dead. high public esteem; fame; glory: He has earned his position of honor.