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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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   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.

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   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.

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

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   Jun 12, 2012 · HONOR definition: 1. US spelling of honour 2. a quality that combines respect, being proud, and honesty: 3. in order…. Learn more.

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   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.

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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.

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

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   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.

8. 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.

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   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.

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    HONOR meaning: 1 : respect that is given to someone who is admired; 2 : good reputation good quality or character as judged by other people

11. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishhonor verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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    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.