Meaning of 'honor' (Webster Dictionary)
- Esteem due or paid to worth; high estimation; respect;
consideration; reverence; veneration; manifestation of respect or
reverence.
- That which rightfully attracts esteem, respect, or
consideration; self-respect; dignity; courage; fidelity; especially,
excellence of character; high moral worth; virtue; nobleness; specif.,
in men, integrity; uprightness; trustworthness; in women, purity;
chastity.
- A nice sense of what is right, just, and true, with course
of life correspondent thereto; strict conformity to the duty imposed by
conscience, position, or privilege.
- That to which esteem or consideration is paid; distinguished
position; high rank.
- Fame; reputation; credit.
- A token of esteem paid to worth; a mark of respect; a
ceremonial sign of consideration; as, he wore an honor on his breast;
military honors; civil honors.
- A cause of respect and fame; a glory; an excellency; an
ornament; as, he is an honor to his nation.
- A title applied to the holders of certain honorable civil
offices, or to persons of rank; as, His Honor the Mayor. See Note under
Honorable.
- A seigniory or lordship held of the king, on which other
lordships and manors depended.
- Academic or university prizes or distinctions; as, honors in
classics.
- The ace, king, queen, and jack of trumps. The ten and nine
are sometimes called Dutch honors.
- To regard or treat with honor, esteem, or respect; to
revere; to treat with deference and submission; when used of the
Supreme Being, to reverence; to adore; to worship.
- To dignify; to raise to distinction or notice; to bestow
honor upon; to elevate in rank or station; to ennoble; to exalt; to
glorify; hence, to do something to honor; to treat in a complimentary
manner or with civility.
- To accept and pay when due; as, to honora bill of exchange.
Meaning of 'honor' (Princeton's WordNet)
Meaning (1):
- the quality of being honorable and having a good name
Meaning (2):
- a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
Meaning (3):
- show respect towards
Meaning (4):
- bestow honor or rewards upon
Example in sentence:- The scout was rewarded for courageous action;
- Today we honor our soldiers
Meaning (5):
- accept as pay
Example in sentence:- we honor checks and drafts
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