honor in English dictionary

  • honor

    Meanings and definitions of "honor"

    • (chiefly US) An objectification of praiseworthiness, respect. (I.e., something that represents praiseworthiness, respect.)
    • (chiefly US) The center point of the upper half of an armorial escutcheon.
    • (chiefly US) An ace, king, queen, jack, or ten especially of the trump suit in bridge.
    • (chiefly US) The privilege of playing first from the tee in golf.
    • (transitive, US) To show respect for.
    • (transitive, US) To conform to, abide by, act in accordance with (an agreement, request, or the like).
    • (transitive, US) To bestow an honor on a person
    • noun
      (uncountable)
      Recognition of importance or value; respect; veneration (of someone, usually for being morally upright and/or competent).
    • noun
      (uncountable)
      The state of being morally upright, honest, noble, virtuous, and magnanimous; excellence of character; the perception of such a state; favourable reputation; dignity.
    • noun
      (countable)
      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.
    • noun
      A privilege.
    • noun
      (in the plural)
      The privilege of going first.
    • noun
      A cause of respect and fame; a glory; an excellency; an ornament.
    • noun
      (feudal law)
      A seigniory or lordship held of the king, on which other lordships and manors depended.
    • noun
      (heraldry, countable)
      The center point of the upper half of an armorial escutcheon. ( Compare [i]honour point.[/i])
    • noun
      (countable, card games)
      In bridge, an ace, king, queen, jack, or ten especially of the trump suit. In some other games, an ace, king, queen or jack.
    • noun
      (in the plural)
      (Courses for) an honours degree: a university qualification of the highest rank.
    • verb
      (transitive)
      To think of highly, to respect highly; to show respect for; to recognise the importance or spiritual value of.
    • verb
      (transitive)
      To conform to, abide by, act in accordance with (an agreement, treaty, promise, request, or the like).
    • verb
      (transitive)
      To confer (bestow) an honour or privilege upon (someone).
    • verb
      (transitive)
      To make payment in respect of (a cheque, banker's draft etc).
    • to show respect for
    • A tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction.
    • honor (honour)
    • The worthiness and respectability of an individual which affects his or her self-evaluation and standing in society.
    • objectification of praiseworthiness, respect
    • confer honour on
    • noun
      a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction; "an award for bravery"
    • noun
      a woman's virtue or chastity
    • noun
      the quality of being honorable and having a good name; "a man of honor"
    • noun
      the state of being honored
    • verb
      accept as pay; "we honor checks and drafts"
    • verb
      bestow honor or rewards upon; "Today we honor our soldiers"; "The scout was rewarded for courageous action"
    • verb
      show respect towards; "honor your parents!"

    Synonyms of "honor" in English dictionary

    reward, purity, have are the top synonyms of "honor" in the English thesaurus.

    Antonyms of "honor" in English dictionary

    disrespect, dishonor are the top antonyms of "honor" in the English thesaurus.

    Grammar and declension of honor

    • honor ( uncountable)
    • honor ( third-person singular simple present honors, present participle honoring, simple past and past participle honored)
    • honor (countable and uncountable, plural honors) (chiefly American)
    • honor (third-person singular simple present honors, present participle honoring, simple past and past participle honored) (chiefly US)
  • Honor

    Meanings and definitions of "honor"

    • A female given name.
    • proper
      A female given name.

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