honor

A2
Pronunciation
/ˈɒn.ə/
/ˈɑn.ɚ/
Noun
10 definition(s)
1 Definition

Recognition of importance or value; respect; veneration (of someone, usually for being morally upright or successful)

Example Sentences
  • The crowds gave the returning general much honor and praise.
2 Definition

The state of being morally upright, honest, noble, virtuous, and magnanimous; excellence of character; the perception of such a state; favourable reputation; dignity

Example Sentences
  • He was a most perfect knight, for he had great honor and chivalry.
3 Definition

A token of praise or respect; something that represents praiseworthiness or respect, such as a prize or award given by the state to a citizen

Example Sentences
  • Audie Murphy received many honors, such as the Distinguished Service Cross.
4 Definition

A privilege

Example Sentences
  • I had the honour of dining with the ambassador.
5 Definition

(in the plural) the privilege of going first

Example Sentences
  • I'll let you have the honours, Bob—go ahead.
6 Definition

A cause of respect and fame; a glory; an excellency; an ornament.

Example Sentences
  • He is an honour to his nation.
7 Definition

(feudal law) a seigniory or lordship held of the king, on which other lordships and manors depended

8 Definition

The center point of the upper half of an armorial escutcheon (compare honour point)

9 Definition

In bridge, an ace, king, queen, jack, or ten especially of the trump suit. In some other games, an ace, king, queen or jack.

10 Definition

(in the plural) (courses for) an honours degree: a university qualification of the highest rank

Example Sentences
  • At university I took honours in modern history.
Verb
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

To think of highly, to respect highly; to show respect for; to recognise the importance or spiritual value of

Example Sentences
  • The freedom fighters will be forever remembered and honored by the people.
2 Definition

To conform to, abide by, act in accordance with (an agreement, treaty, promise, request, or the like)

Example Sentences
  • I trusted you, but you have not honored your promise.
3 Definition

To confer (bestow) an honour or privilege upon (someone)

Example Sentences
  • Ten members of the profession were honored at the ceremony.
4 Definition

To make payment in respect of (a cheque, banker's draft, etc.)

Example Sentences
  • I'm sorry Sir, but the bank did not honour your cheque.