hon·or ( n  r)n. 1. High respect, as that shown for special merit; esteem: the honor shown to a Nobel laureate. 2. a. Good name; reputation. b. A source or cause of credit: was an honor to the profession. 3. a. Glory or recognition; distinction. b. A mark, token, or gesture of respect or distinction: the place of honor at the table. c. A military decoration. d. A title conferred for achievement. 4. High rank. 5. The dignity accorded to position: awed by the honor of his office. 6. Great privilege: I have the honor to present the governor. 7. Honor Used with His, Her, or Your as a title and form of address for certain officials, such as judges and mayors: Her Honor the Mayor. 8. a. Principled uprightness of character; personal integrity. 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. 9. honors Social courtesies offered to guests: did the honors at tea. 10. honors a. Special recognition for unusual academic achievement: graduated from college with honors. b. A program of advanced study for exceptional students: planned to take honors in history. 11. Sports The right of being first at the tee in golf. 12. 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. The points allotted to these cards. Often used in the plural. tr.v. hon·ored, hon·or·ing, hon·ors Idiom: 1. a. To hold in respect; esteem. b. To show respect for. c. To bow to (another dancer) in square dancing: Honor your partner. 2. To confer distinction on: He has honored us with his presence. 3. 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. [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: The hero tried to be worthy of the honor in which he was held. 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: Her veneration for her mentor never wavered. Deference is courteous, respectful regard for another that often implies yielding to him or her: The funeral was arranged with deference to the family of the deceased. |
honor [ˈɒnə]
n & vb
the US spelling of honour
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| 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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