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Meaning of
honor
in English
honor
us
//ˈɑː.nər//
uk
//ˈɒnə//
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Plural
honors
Past Tense
honored
Participle Verb
honoring
Third Person Singular
honors
Definitions
Noun
recognition
of
importance
or
value
;
respect
moral
uprightness
;
excellence
of
character
;
dignity
a
symbol
of
praise
;
representing
respect
The
award
is
an
honor
to
her
outstanding
contributions
.
a
source
of
fame
;
a
notable
achievement
Receiving
the
medal
was
a
great
honor
for
the
athlete
.
a
prize
or
award
for
achievement
Her
honor
and
integrity
earned
her
the
respect
of
her
colleagues
.
moral
excellence
;
noble
character
;
good
reputation
The
university
bestowed
a
great
honor
on
the
renowned
scientist
.
respect
or
recognition
(
for
achievement
,
integrity
)
The
company
gave
her
a
special
honor
for
her
innovative
ideas
.
a
high-ranking
card
(
in
games
)
The
ace
is
a
high
honor
in
the
deck
of
cards
.
a
high
university
degree
(
awarded
for
excellence
)
She
received
an
honor
degree
from
the
university
for
her
academic
excellence
.
Verb
to
hold
in
high
esteem
;
showing
respect
The
community
will
honor
the
retiring
mayor
with
a
ceremony
.
to
act
in
accordance
with
(
rules
,
promises
);
uphold
The
company
will
honor
the
contract
and
deliver
the
goods
on
time
.
to
pay
or
fulfill
(
debts
,
cheques
)
She
will
honor
her
promise
to
help
her
friend
in
need
.
to
show
respect
or
admiration
for
someone
The
city
will
honor
the
legendary
musician
with
a
statue
in
the
park
.
to
bestow
a
privilege
or
award
on
someone
The
bank
will
honor
the
cheque
and
transfer
the
funds
to
your
account
.
to
act
in
accordance
with
(
agreements
,
etc
.);
show
respect
The
company
will
honor
the
agreement
and
provide
the
services
as
promised
.
