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| hon·or [ ónnər ] |
noun (plural hon·ors) |
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1. personal integrity: strong moral character or strength, and adherence to ethical principles
  It's a matter of honor.
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2. respect: great respect and admiration
a mark of honor
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3. dignity: personal dignity that sometimes leads to recognition and glory
Although defeated, he accepted the loss with honor.
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4. reputation: somebody's good name or good reputation
My honor is at stake.
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5. source of pride: somebody or something that brings respect or glory and is a source of pride to somebody or something else
Your achievements are an honor to your parents and school.
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6. mark of distinction: something, e.g. a gift, award, or gesture, that signifies high achievement or respect
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7. great privilege: a special privilege that is cherished, e.g. an opportunity to be introduced to somebody admired or respected or an opportunity to serve a worthy cause
It is indeed an honor to have you here today.
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8. men's code of integrity: a code of integrity in some societies, e.g. in feudal Europe and medieval Japan, that men upheld by force of arms
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9. dignity of high position: the degree of dignity with which high positions such as the presidency are regarded by those elected to them and by the people they serve
actions detrimental to the honor of his office
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10. right to tee off first: in golf, the right to drive off first from the tee
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11. woman's reputation: a woman's virginity or reputation for chastity
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plural noun |
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1. hon·ors or Hon·ors academic distinction: official recognition of academic excellence given to students by colleges and universities at graduation
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2. hon·ors highest cards: four or five of the highest cards, especially the ace, king, queen, jack, and ten of the trump suit
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transitive verb (past and past participle hon·ored, present participle hon·or·ing, 3rd person present singular hon·ors) |
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1. esteem somebody or something: to have or show great respect and admiration for somebody or something
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2. exalt somebody: to recognize somebody publicly or elevate somebody's status officially, usually by giving that person a title or an award
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3. pay tribute to somebody: to publicly praise somebody who has died and pay respects to him or her
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4. dignify somebody or something: to give prestige to somebody or something such as an occasion by choosing to appear, accompany, or take part
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5. treat something as money: to accept a check or other financial instrument as money or as a substitute for money and pay it when it is due
The bank won't honor a check without a signature.
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6. keep promise: to keep a promise, or fulfill the terms of an agreement or contract
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7. bow to partner: to bow to another dancer in square dancing
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| [12th century. Via French< Latin honor-, stem of honos] |
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| hon·or·er noun |
| hon·or·less adjective |
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do somebody the honor of doing something to make somebody feel proud and pleased by agreeing to do something for that person (formal)
Will you do me the honor of dancing the last waltz with me?
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do the honors to act as host or hostess by doing something for a group of guests, e.g. pouring wine, carving meat, or cutting a cake (informal)
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honor bound obligated by a promise or ethical principles to do something
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in honor of somebody or something in recognition of or for the glorification of somebody or something
I'd like to propose a toast in honor of the bride and groom.
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on your honor
1. staking your reputation on something
On my honor, I will tell the truth.
2. being trusted to act in a particular way
You are on your honor to behave well.
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