Honor meaning
A keen sense of right and wrong; adherence to action or principles considered right; integrity.
To conduct oneself with honor.
noun
To respect greatly; regard highly; esteem.
verb
High rank.
Assumed the honor of kingship.
noun
To worship (a deity)
verb
The privilege of driving first from the tee.
noun
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A person or thing that brings respect and fame to a school, country, etc.
noun
A mark, token, or gesture of respect or distinction, such as a military decoration.
noun
To do or give something in honor of.
verb
Honor is defined as to respect, worship or accept someone or something.
An example of honor is listening to and obeying someone's wishes.
An example of honor is accepting a check from someone.
verb
To show great respect or high regard for; treat with deference and courtesy.
verb
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Of or showing honor.
Honor roll.
adjective
Used with His, Her, or Your as a title and form of address for certain officials, such as judges and the mayors of certain cities.
Her Honor, Judge Jones.
noun
To accept or pay as valid.
Honor a check; a store that honors all credit cards.
verb
High rank or position; distinction; dignity.
The great honor of the presidency.
noun
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To make a bow to in square dancing.
verb
A female given name.
pronoun
The definition of honor is high respect, great reputation or high rank received or enjoyed.
An example of honor is an excellent student receiving praise for their accomplishments.
An example of honor is a welcome home party given for someone returning home after serving in war.
noun
High respect, as that shown for special merit; recognition or esteem.
The honor shown to a Nobel laureate; the place of honor at the table.
noun
The right of being first at the tee in golf.
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High regard or great respect given, received, or enjoyed.
- Glory; fame; renown.
- Good reputation; credit.
noun
A title of respect given to certain officials, as judges.
noun
Something done or given as a token or act of respect.
- A curtsy; bow.
- A social courtesy or privilege.May I have the honor of this dance?.
- A badge, token, decoration, etc. given to a person.
- Public acts or ceremonies of respect.Buried with full military honors.
- Special distinction or credit given to students, esp. at commencement, for high academic achievement.
- An advanced course of study in place of or in addition to the regular course, for exceptional students.Honors English.
noun
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.
idiom
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on (one's) honor
- Under an obligation enforced by the personal integrity of the one obliged.
idiom
do honor to
- To show great respect for.
- To bring or cause honor to.
idiom
do the honors
- To act as host or hostess, esp. by making introductions, proposing toasts, serving at table, etc.
idiom
honor bright
- Honestly; truthfully.
idiom
in honor of
- As a token of respect for.
idiom
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on one's honor
- Staking one's good name or one's truthfulness, trustworthiness, or reliability.
idiom