honor
/'ɔnə/
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Definition
Noun:
- High respect, esteem, or admiration: The quality of being worthy of respect, admiration, or high regard.
- A clear sense of ethical conduct; integrity: Adherence to what is right or to a conventional standard of conduct.
- A special recognition or privilege: A mark of respect or distinction, such as an award or title.
- A source of credit or distinction: A person or thing that confers respect or brings esteem.
Verb:
- To regard or treat with respect and admiration: To show high esteem for someone or something.
- To fulfill an obligation or keep an agreement: To accept and pay (e.g., a check) or to adhere to the terms of (e.g., a promise).
- To confer honor upon; to bestow an award or privilege: To publicly recognize and reward.
Usage Examples
Noun:
- It is a matter of personal honor to tell the truth. (The principle of integrity compels one to be truthful.)
- He received the highest honor the nation can bestow. (He was given the nation's most prestigious award.)
- She is an honor to her profession. (She brings credit and respect to her field of work.)
Verb:
- We honor our veterans for their service. (We show public respect and gratitude to veterans.)
- The bank will honor this check. (The bank will accept and pay the value of this check.)
- Please honor your commitment to finish the project. (Please fulfill the promise you made.)
Advanced Usage
- "to be on one's honor": to be trusted to act responsibly without supervision, based on one's personal integrity.
- The students were on their honor not to cheat during the take-home exam.
- "honor bound": morally obligated to do something.
- I felt honor bound to help him after all he had done for me.
- "point of honor": a matter affecting one's self-respect or reputation.
- For him, repaying the debt was a point of honor.
Variants and Related Words
- Honorable (adjective): Deserving of honor and respect; characterized by integrity.
- He made an honorable decision.
- Honorary (adjective): Conferred as an honor, without the usual requirements or obligations.
- She was given an honorary degree from the university.
- Honors (noun, plural): Special distinctions for high academic or other achievement.
- She graduated with honors.
Synonyms
- Noun: Respect, esteem, integrity, distinction, accolade.
- Verb: Respect, revere, esteem, fulfill, acknowledge.
Related Phrasal Verbs / Constructions
- Honor with: To confer a favor or distinction upon someone.
- The queen honored him with a knighthood.
- Do the honors: To perform a ceremonial duty, such as serving food or making an introduction.
- Would you please do the honors and cut the cake?
Related Idioms
- A badge of honor: Something worn or treated as a mark of pride, even if it is a criticism or hardship.
- She wore the criticism as a badge of honor.
- In honor of: As a celebration or tribute to.
- The ceremony was held in honor of the founding members.
- Your Honor: A title of respect used when addressing a judge.
- Yes, Your Honor, I understand the charge.
Noun
- a woman's virtue or chastity
- the quality of being honorable and having a good name
- a man of honor
- the state of being honored
- a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
- an award for bravery
Verb
- accept as pay
- we honor checks and drafts
- show respect towards
- honor your parents!
- bestow honor or rewards upon
- Today we honor our soldiers
- The scout was rewarded for courageous action