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WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024hon•our (on′ər),USA pronunciation n., v.t., adj. [Chiefly Brit.]- British Terms, Pronounshonor.
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: honour, US honor /ˈɒnə/ n - personal integrity; allegiance to moral principles
- fame or glory
- (often plural) great respect, regard, esteem, etc, or an outward sign of this
- (often plural) high or noble rank
- a privilege or pleasure: it is an honour to serve you
- a woman's virtue or chastity
- any of the top five cards in a suit or any of the four aces at no trumps
- any of the top four cards
- the right to tee off first
- do the honours ⇒ to serve as host or hostess
- to perform a social act, such as carving meat, proposing a toast, etc
- in honour bound ⇒ under a moral obligation
- in honour of ⇒ out of respect for
- on one's honour, upon one's honour ⇒ on the pledge of one's word or good name
vb (transitive)- to hold in respect or esteem
- to show courteous behaviour towards
- to worship
- to confer a distinction upon
- to accept and then pay when due (a cheque, draft, etc)
- to keep (one's promise); fulfil (a previous agreement)
- to bow or curtsy to (one's dancing partner)
Etymology: 12th Century: from Old French onor, from Latin honor esteem hon•or /ˈɑnɚ/USA pronunciation n. - honesty, fairness, high standards or integrity in one's beliefs and actions:[uncountable]a code of honor.
- a source of credit or distinction:[countable* usually singular]to be an honor to one's country.
- high respect, as for worth, merit, or rank:[uncountable]The president dedicated a memorial in honor of the dead.
- fame;
glory:[uncountable]to earn a position of honor. - the privilege of being associated with or receiving a favor from a respected person, group, etc.:[countable* usually singular]the honor of serving on a panel.
- Usually, honors. [plural] evidence, as a special ceremony, decoration, scroll, or title, of high rank or distinction:a funeral with full military honors.
- a title of respect for judges and mayors:[proper noun* His/Her/Your + ~]"Your Honor, I object,'' the lawyer protested to the judge.
- Education honors, [plural]
- special rank, award, or recognition given by a school to an outstanding student:graduated with honors.
- Educationa class or course for advanced students, usually involving advanced or independent work:an honors course in linguistics.
v. [~ + object] - to hold in honor or high respect;
revere:to honor one's ancestors. - to treat with honor;
give honor or distinction to:Will you honor us with your presence tonight? - to keep to the terms of:to honor a treaty.
- Businessto accept or pay (a credit card, check, etc.):Most major credit cards are honored at this restaurant.
adj. [before a noun] - of, relating to, or noting honor:an honor guard of three soldiers carrying flags in the parade.
Idioms- Idioms do honor to, [ ~ + obj]
- to bring respect to:You do honor to our college.
- to be a credit to:He did honor to his country.
- Idioms do the honors, to act as host, as in serving at the dinner table:Please do the honors and carve the roast.
- Idioms on or upon one's honor, bound by one's word or good name:You are on your honor not to cheat.
Also, [esp. Brit.,] honour. hon•or•ee, n. [countable], pl. -ees. hon•or•er, n. [countable] WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024hon•or (on′ər),USA pronunciation n. - honesty, fairness, or integrity in one's beliefs and actions:a man of honor.
- a source of credit or distinction:to be an honor to one's family.
- high respect, as for worth, merit, or rank:to be held in honor.
- such respect manifested:a memorial in honor of the dead.
- high public esteem;
fame;
glory:He has earned his position of honor. - the privilege of being associated with or receiving a favor from a respected person, group, organization, etc.:to have the honor of serving on a prize jury; I have the honor of introducing this evening's speaker.
- Usually, honors. evidence, as a special ceremony, decoration, scroll, or title, of high rank, dignity, or distinction:political honors; military honors.
- (cap.) a deferential title of respect, esp. for judges and mayors (prec. by His, Her, Your, etc.).
- Education honors:
- special rank or distinction conferred by a university, college, or school upon a student for eminence in scholarship or success in some particular subject.
- Educationan advanced course of study for superior students. Cf. honors course.
- chastity or purity in a woman.
- GamesAlso called honor card. [Cards.]
- [Bridge.]any of the five highest trump cards, as an ace, king, queen, jack, or ten in the trump suit, or any of the four aces in a no-trump contract. Cf. honor trick.
- [Whist.]any of the four highest trump cards, as an ace, king, queen, or jack in the trump suit.
- Sport[Golf.]the privilege of teeing off before the other player or side, given after the first hole to the player or side that won the previous hole.
- Idioms be on or upon one's honor, to accept and acknowledge personal responsibility for one's actions:West Point cadets are on their honor not to cheat on an exam.
- Idioms do honor to:
- to show respect to.
- to be a credit to:Such good students would do honor to any teacher.
- Idioms do the honors, to serve or preside as host, as in introducing people, or carving or serving at table:Father did the honors at the family Thanksgiving dinner.
v.t. - to hold in honor or high respect;
revere:to honor one's parents. - to treat with honor.
- to confer honor or distinction upon:The university honored him with its leadership award.
- to worship (the Supreme Being).
- to show a courteous regard for:to honor an invitation.
- Business[Com.]to accept or pay (a draft, check, etc.):All credit cards are honored here.
- to accept as valid and conform to the request or demands of (an official document).
- Music and Dance(in square dancing) to meet or salute with a bow.
adj. - of, pertaining to, or noting honor.
Also,[esp. Brit.,] honour. - Latin honōrāre, derivative of honor
- Anglo-French (h)on(o)urer
- Latin honōr- (stem of honor, earlier honōs); (verb, verbal) Middle English
- Anglo-French (Old French (h)onor, onur)
- (noun, nominal) Middle English (h)on(o)ur 1150–1200
- 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged probity, uprightness. Honor, honesty, integrity, sincerity refer to the highest moral principles and the absence of deceit or fraud. Honor denotes a fine sense of, and a strict conformity to, what is considered morally right or due:a high sense of honor; on one's honor.Honesty denotes the presence of probity and particularly the absence of deceit or fraud, esp. in business dealings:uncompromising honesty and trustworthiness.Integrity indicates a soundness of moral principle that no power or influence can impair:a man of unquestioned integrity and dependability.Sincerity implies absence of dissimulation or deceit, and a strong adherence to truth:His sincerity was evident in every word.
- 3.See corresponding entry in Unabridged deference, homage; reverence, veneration. Honor, consideration, distinction refer to the regard in which one is held by others. Honor suggests a combination of liking and respect:His colleagues held him in great honor.Consideration suggests honor because of proved worth:a man worthy of the highest consideration.Distinction suggests particular honor because of qualities or accomplishments:She achieved distinction as a violinist at an early age.
- 5.See corresponding entry in Unabridged distinction.
- 16.See corresponding entry in Unabridged esteem, venerate.
- 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged dishonor, dishonesty.
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: Honour /ˈɒnə/ n - preceded by Your, His, or Her: a title used to or of certain judges
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