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1. a. : good name or public esteem : reputation. b. : a showing of usually merited respect : recognition. pay honor to our founder. 2. : privilege. had the honor of joining the captain for dinner. 3. : a person of superior standing now used especially as a title for a holder of high office. if Your Honor please. 4.
HONOR definition: 1. US spelling of honour 2. a quality that combines respect, being proud, and honesty: 3. in order…. Learn more.
noun. honesty, fairness, or integrity in one's beliefs and actions: a man of honor. Synonyms: uprightness, probity. Antonyms: dishonesty, dishonor. 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. Synonyms: veneration, reverence, homage, deference.
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.
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.
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.
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. [countable] an award, official title, etc. given to somebody as a reward for something that they have done. to win the highest ...
n. 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.
to give public praise, an award or a title to somebody for something they have done. be honored She has never been properly honored in her own country. be honored (with something) (for something) He has been honored with an award for his charity work.
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.
