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hon·or
(ŏn′ər)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. A mark, token, or gesture of respect or distinction, such as a military decoration.
4. honors
a. Public acts or ceremonies showing respect: was buried with full honors.
b. Special recognition for unusual academic achievement: graduated with honors.
c. A program of advanced study for exceptional students: planned to take honors in history.
d. Social courtesies offered to guests: did the honors at tea.
5. High rank: assumed the honor of kingship.
6. Honor Used with His, Her, or Your as a title and form of address for certain officials, such as judges and the mayors of certain cities: Her Honor, Judge Jones.
7.
a. A sense of principled uprightness of character; personal integrity: conducted herself with honor; saw the challenge as a matter of honor.
b. A code of integrity, dignity, and pride, chiefly among men, that was maintained in some societies, as in feudal Europe, by force of arms.
c. A woman's chastity or reputation for chastity.
8. Sports The right of being first at the tee in golf.
9. Games
a. Any of the four or five highest cards, especially the ace, king, queen, jack, and ten of the trump suit, in card games such as bridge or whist.
b. often honors The points allotted to these cards.
tr.v. hon·ored, hon·or·ing, hon·ors
Idioms: 1.
a. To hold in respect; esteem: a researcher who is highly honored for her work.
b. To show respect for: honored the volunteers with a party.
c. To confer distinction on: He has honored us with his presence.
d. To bow to (another dancer) in square dancing: Honor your partner.
2. To accept or pay as valid: honor a check; a store that honors all credit cards.
honor bound
Under an obligation enforced by the personal integrity of the one obliged: I was honor bound to admit that she had done the work.
on (one's) honor
Under an obligation enforced by the personal integrity of the one obliged.
[Middle English, from Old French, from Latin.]
hon′or·er n.
Synonyms: honor, homage, reverence, veneration, deference
These nouns denote admiration, respect, or esteem accorded to another as a right or as due. Honor is the most general term: A stamp was issued in honor of her achievements. The ritual was intended to show honor to one's ancestors. Homage is often in the form of a ceremonial tribute that conveys allegiance: "There is no country in which so absolute a homage is paid to wealth" (Ralph Waldo Emerson).
Reverence is a feeling of deep respect and devotion: "Kill reverence and you've killed the hero in man" (Ayn Rand).
Veneration is both the feeling and the reverential expression of respect, love, and awe: "The account of Turner's Rebellion that followed left no doubt that the authors considered the rebel leader a hero and martyr, worthy of veneration" (Scot French).
Deference is courteous, respectful regard for another that often implies yielding to him or her: The children were taught to show deference to their elders.
These nouns denote admiration, respect, or esteem accorded to another as a right or as due. Honor is the most general term: A stamp was issued in honor of her achievements. The ritual was intended to show honor to one's ancestors. Homage is often in the form of a ceremonial tribute that conveys allegiance: "There is no country in which so absolute a homage is paid to wealth" (Ralph Waldo Emerson).
Reverence is a feeling of deep respect and devotion: "Kill reverence and you've killed the hero in man" (Ayn Rand).
Veneration is both the feeling and the reverential expression of respect, love, and awe: "The account of Turner's Rebellion that followed left no doubt that the authors considered the rebel leader a hero and martyr, worthy of veneration" (Scot French).
Deference is courteous, respectful regard for another that often implies yielding to him or her: The children were taught to show deference to their elders.
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honor
(ˈɒnə)n, vb
the US spelling of honour
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hon•or
(ˈɒn ər)n.
1. honesty, fairness, or integrity in one's beliefs and actions: a code of honor.
2. a source of credit or distinction: to be an honor to one's country.
3. high respect, as for worth, merit, or rank: to be held in great honor.
4. such respect manifested: a memorial in honor of the dead; the place of honor at the table.
5. high public esteem; fame; glory: to earn a position of honor.
6. the privilege of being associated with or receiving a favor from a respected person, group, etc.: the honor of serving on a panel; I have the honor of introducing this evening's speaker.
7. Usu., honors. evidence, as a special ceremony, decoration, scroll, or title, of high rank or distinction: military honors.
8. (cap.) a deferential title of respect, esp. for judges and mayors (prec. by His, Her, Your, etc.).
9. honors,
a. special rank or distinction conferred by a university, college, or school upon an outstanding student.
b. a class or course for advanced students, usu. involving accelerated or independent work.
c. (in Canada) a program of study at a university beyond the general course, for specialization in a particular subject.
10. chastity or purity in a woman.
11. Also called hon′or card`. (in bridge) any of the five highest trump cards or any of the four aces in a no-trump contract.
12. the privilege of teeing off in golf before the other player or side, given after the first hole to the player or side that won the previous hole.
v.t. 13. to hold in honor or high respect; revere: to honor one's ancestors.
14. to treat with honor.
15. to confer honor or distinction upon.
16. to show a courteous regard for: to honor an invitation.
17. to accept or pay (a credit card, check, etc.).
18. to accept as valid and conform to the request or demands of (an official document): to honor a treaty.
19. (in square dancing) to meet or salute with a bow.
adj. 20. of, pertaining to, or noting honor.
Idioms: do the honors, to act as host, as in serving at the dinner table.
[1150–1200; (n.) Middle English (h)on(o)ur < Anglo-French (Old French (h)onor, onur) < Latin honor, earlier honōs; (v.) Middle English < Anglo-French (h)on(o)urer < Latin honōrāre, derivative of honor]
hon′or•er, n.
syn: honor, honesty, integrity, sincerity refer to the highest moral principles. honor denotes a fine sense of, and a strict conformity to, what is considered morally right or due: The soldier conducted himself with honor. honesty denotes moral virtue and particularly the absence of deceit or fraud: known for her honesty in business dealings. integrity indicates a soundness of moral principle that no power or influence can impair: a judge of unquestioned integrity. sincerity particularly implies the absence of dissimulation or deceit and a strong adherence to the truth: Your sincerity was evident in every word.
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honor
Past participle: honored
Gerund: honoring
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| Noun | 1. |  honor - a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction; "an award for bravery"aliyah - (Judaism) the honor of being called up to the reading desk in the synagogue to read from the Torah; "he was called on for an aliyah" academic degree, degree - an award conferred by a college or university signifying that the recipient has satisfactorily completed a course of study; "he earned his degree at Princeton summa cum laude" citation, commendation - an official award (as for bravery or service) usually given as formal public statement honorable mention, mention - an official recognition of merit; "although he didn't win the prize he did get special mention" varsity letter, letter - an award earned by participation in a school sport; "he won letters in three sports" laurel wreath, medal, decoration, ribbon, medallion, palm - an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event trophy - an award for success in war or hunting symbol - an arbitrary sign (written or printed) that has acquired a conventional significance Emmy - an annual award by the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences for outstanding achievements in television Nobel prize - an annual award for outstanding contributions to chemistry or physics or physiology and medicine or literature or economics or peace Academy Award, Oscar - an annual award by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for achievements in motion picture production and performance Prix de Rome - an annual prize awarded by the French government in a competition of painters and artists and sculptors and musicians and architects; the winner in each category receives support for a period of study in Rome Prix Goncourt - an award given annually for contributions to French literature |
| 2. | honor - the state of being honored standing - social or financial or professional status or reputation; "of equal standing"; "a member in good standing" glorification, glory - a state of high honor; "he valued glory above life itself" esteem, respect, regard - the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded); "it is held in esteem"; "a man who has earned high regard" reputation, repute - the state of being held in high esteem and honor | |
| 3. | honor - the quality of being honorable and having a good name; "a man of honor" righteousness - adhering to moral principles | |
| 4. | honor - a woman's virtue or chastity | |
| Verb | 1. | honor - bestow honor or rewards upon; "Today we honor our soldiers"; "The scout was rewarded for courageous action" salute, toast, wassail, drink, pledge - propose a toast to; "Let us toast the birthday girl!"; "Let's drink to the New Year" recognise, recognize - show approval or appreciation of; "My work is not recognized by anybody!"; "The best student was recognized by the Dean" decorate - award a mark of honor, such as a medal, to; "He was decorated for his services in the military" |
| 2. |  honor - show respect towards; "honor your parents!"accept - consider or hold as true; "I cannot accept the dogma of this church"; "accept an argument" lionise, lionize, celebrate - assign great social importance to; "The film director was celebrated all over Hollywood"; "The tenor was lionized in Vienna" tolerate - recognize and respect (rights and beliefs of others); "We must tolerate the religions of others" | |
| 3. | honor - accept as pay; "we honor checks and drafts" |
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honor
noun2. A feeling of deference, approval, and liking:
3. A person's high standing among others:
4. Recognition of achievement or superiority or a sign of this:
5. The quality of being honest:
1. To have a high opinion of:
Idioms: look up to, think highly of.
2. To pay tribute or homage to:
Idiom: sing someone's praises.
3. To cause to be eminent or recognized:
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Translations
čest
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kunniakunnioittaakunnioitus
čast
becsülbecsületkitüntetmegtiszteltisztel
道義心
명예
častspoštovati
čast
ära
เกียรติยศ
danh dự
honour
(American) honor (ˈonə) noun1. respect for truth, honesty etc. a man of honour.
2. (the keeping or increasing of) a person's, country's etc good reputation. We must fight for the honour of our country.
3. fame; glory. He won honour on the field of battle.
4. respect. This ceremony is being held in honour of those who died in the war.
5. something which a person feels to be a reason for pride etc. It is a great honour to be asked to address this meeting.
6. a title, degree etc given to a person as a mark of respect for his services, work, ability etc. He has received many honours for his research into cancer.
7. (with capital. with His, ~Your etc) a title of respect used when talking to or about judges, mayors etc: My client wishes to plead guilty, Your Honour.
verb1. to show great respect to (a person, thing etc). We should honour the Queen.
2. to do, say etc something which is a reason for pride, satisfaction etc to. Will you honour us with your presence at the meeting?
3. to give (someone) a title, degree etc as a mark of respect for his ability etc. He was honoured for his work with the mentally handicapped.
4. to fulfil (a promise etc). We'll honour our agreement.
ˈhonorary adjective1. (often abbreviated to Hon. in writing) (of an official position) not having any payment. the Honorary Secretary of the Darts Association.
2. given to a person as a mark of respect for his ability etc. an honorary degree.
ˈhonourable adjective having, showing, bringing or deserving honour. an honourable man.
ˈhonours noun plural1. (sometimes with capital. sometimes abbreviated to Hons when written) a degree awarded by universities, colleges etc to students who achieve good results in their final degree examinations, or who carry out specialized study or research; the course of study leading to the awarding of such a degree: He got First Class Honours in French; (also adjective) an honours degree, (American) an honors course.
2. ceremony, when given as a mark of respect. The dead soldiers were buried with full military honours.
(in) honour/honor bound forced (to do something) not by law, but because one knows it is right. I said I would go if he sent for me, and I feel honour bound to do as I promised.
on one's honour an expression used to emphasize the truth and solemnity of something which is said. Do you swear, on your honour, never to reveal what you see here?
word of honour a promise which cannot be broken without loss of honour. I give you my word of honour that I'll do it.
honour, noun, ends in -our.
honorary, adjective, drops the u.
honourable, adjective, keeps the u.
honorary, adjective, drops the u.
honourable, adjective, keeps the u.
Kernerman English Multilingual Dictionary © 2006-2013 K Dictionaries Ltd.
honor
→ شَرَف čest ære Ehre τιμή honor kunnia honneur čast onore 道義心 명예 eer ære honor honra честь ära เกียรติยศ onur danh dự 荣誉Multilingual Translator © HarperCollins Publishers 2009