honor

noun
UK: /ˈɒnər/
US: /ˈɑːnər/

  1. Respect and admiration, often given because someone has done something well.

    1. We should honor our veterans for their service to the country. [ ] [ ]
    2. The university decided to honor the professor with a lifetime achievement award. [ ] [ ]

  2. A quality that combines respect, honesty, and a high moral standard.

    1. She is a person of honor, always keeping her promises. [ ] [ ]
    2. He felt it was a matter of honor to repay the debt, no matter how long it took. [ ] [ ]

  3. A mark of distinction; a privilege.

    1. It's a great honor to be invited to the ceremony. [ ] [ ]
    2. Being chosen as team captain was a real honor for him. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

integrity respect glory privilege esteem
honor verb

  1. To regard with great respect.

    1. We honor our parents. [ ] [ ]
    2. The city will honor the firefighters with a parade next week. [ ] [ ]

  2. To keep an agreement or fulfill an obligation.

    1. The company must honor its contracts. [ ] [ ]
    2. The bank will honor the check, as long as there are sufficient funds. [ ] [ ]
honor adjective

  1. Serving as a sign of respect or privilege.

    1. He was an honor student. [ ] [ ]
    2. She accepted the honor of being the class representative with pride. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "honor" in English means: Respect and admiration, often given because someone has done something well., A quality that combines respect, honesty, and a high moral standard., A mark of distinction; a privilege..

The phonetic transcription of "honor" is /ˈɒnər/ in British English and /ˈɑːnər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "honor": integrity, respect, glory, privilege, esteem.

Example usage of "honor": "We should honor our veterans for their service to the country.". More examples on the page.