Definitions for honor
ˈɒn ərhon·or

Princeton's WordNet(3.91 / 11 votes)Rate this definition:

1. award, accolade, honor, honour, laurels(noun)

   a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

   "an award for bravery"

2. honor, honour, laurels(noun)

   the state of being honored

3. honor, honour(noun)

   the quality of being honorable and having a good name

   "a man of honor"

4. honor, honour, purity, pureness(verb)

   a woman's virtue or chastity

5. honor, honour, reward(verb)

   bestow honor or rewards upon

   "Today we honor our soldiers"; "The scout was rewarded for courageous action"

6. respect, honor, honour, abide by, observe(verb)

   show respect towards

   "honor your parents!"

7. honor, honour(verb)

   accept as pay

   "we honor checks and drafts"

Wiktionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. honor(Noun)

   The state of being morally upright, honest, noble, virtuous, and magnanimous; the perception of such a state.

   Etymology: Shortened from Honoria and Honora; later also interpreted as a virtue name by Puritans.

2. honor(Noun)

   Veneration of someone, usually for being morally upright and/or competent.

   The crowds gave the returning general much honor and praise.

   Etymology: Shortened from Honoria and Honora; later also interpreted as a virtue name by Puritans.

3. honor(Noun)

   A prize or award.

   Audie Murphy received many honors, such as the Distinguished Service Cross.

   Etymology: Shortened from Honoria and Honora; later also interpreted as a virtue name by Puritans.

4. honor(Noun)

   The center point of the upper half of an armorial escutcheon.

   Etymology: Shortened from Honoria and Honora; later also interpreted as a virtue name by Puritans.

5. honor(Noun)

   An ace, king, queen, jack, or ten especially of the trump suit in bridge.

   Etymology: Shortened from Honoria and Honora; later also interpreted as a virtue name by Puritans.

6. honor(Noun)

   The privilege of playing first from the tee in golf.

   I'll let you have the honors, BobuE000129595uE001go ahead.

   Etymology: Shortened from Honoria and Honora; later also interpreted as a virtue name by Puritans.

7. honor(Verb)

   To show respect for.

   Etymology: Shortened from Honoria and Honora; later also interpreted as a virtue name by Puritans.

8. honor(Verb)

   To conform to, abide by, act in accordance with (an agreement, request, or the like).

   refuse to honor the exercise of put option

   Etymology: Shortened from Honoria and Honora; later also interpreted as a virtue name by Puritans.

9. honor(Verb)

   To bestow an honor on a person

   Etymology: Shortened from Honoria and Honora; later also interpreted as a virtue name by Puritans.

10. Honor(ProperNoun)

    A female given name from English.

    They had named the baby Honor because Eugenie had been moved by Honoré de Balzac's Le Père Goriot in her French class.

    Etymology: Shortened from Honoria and Honora; later also interpreted as a virtue name by Puritans.

Webster Dictionary(3.00 / 3 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Honor(noun)

   esteem due or paid to worth; high estimation; respect; consideration; reverence; veneration; manifestation of respect or reverence

   Etymology: [OE. honouren, onouren, OF. honorer, honourer, F. honorer, fr. L. honorare, fr. honor, n.]

2. Honor(noun)

   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

   Etymology: [OE. honouren, onouren, OF. honorer, honourer, F. honorer, fr. L. honorare, fr. honor, n.]

3. Honor(noun)

   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

   Etymology: [OE. honouren, onouren, OF. honorer, honourer, F. honorer, fr. L. honorare, fr. honor, n.]

4. Honor(noun)

   that to which esteem or consideration is paid; distinguished position; high rank

   Etymology: [OE. honouren, onouren, OF. honorer, honourer, F. honorer, fr. L. honorare, fr. honor, n.]

5. Honor(noun)

   fame; reputation; credit

   Etymology: [OE. honouren, onouren, OF. honorer, honourer, F. honorer, fr. L. honorare, fr. honor, n.]

6. Honor(noun)

   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

   Etymology: [OE. honouren, onouren, OF. honorer, honourer, F. honorer, fr. L. honorare, fr. honor, n.]

7. Honor(noun)

   a cause of respect and fame; a glory; an excellency; an ornament; as, he is an honor to his nation

   Etymology: [OE. honouren, onouren, OF. honorer, honourer, F. honorer, fr. L. honorare, fr. honor, n.]

8. Honor(noun)

   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

   Etymology: [OE. honouren, onouren, OF. honorer, honourer, F. honorer, fr. L. honorare, fr. honor, n.]

9. Honor(noun)

   a seigniory or lordship held of the king, on which other lordships and manors depended

   Etymology: [OE. honouren, onouren, OF. honorer, honourer, F. honorer, fr. L. honorare, fr. honor, n.]

10. Honor(noun)

    academic or university prizes or distinctions; as, honors in classics

    Etymology: [OE. honouren, onouren, OF. honorer, honourer, F. honorer, fr. L. honorare, fr. honor, n.]

11. Honor(noun)

    the ace, king, queen, and jack of trumps. The ten and nine are sometimes called Dutch honors

    Etymology: [OE. honouren, onouren, OF. honorer, honourer, F. honorer, fr. L. honorare, fr. honor, n.]

12. Honor(noun)

    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

    Etymology: [OE. honouren, onouren, OF. honorer, honourer, F. honorer, fr. L. honorare, fr. honor, n.]

13. Honor(noun)

    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

    Etymology: [OE. honouren, onouren, OF. honorer, honourer, F. honorer, fr. L. honorare, fr. honor, n.]

14. Honor(noun)

    to accept and pay when due; as, to honora bill of exchange

    Etymology: [OE. honouren, onouren, OF. honorer, honourer, F. honorer, fr. L. honorare, fr. honor, n.]

Freebase(2.50 / 2 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Honor

   Honor is a village in Benzie County of the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 328 at the 2010 census. The village is located within Homestead Township on U.S. Highway 31 along the Platte River.

Military Dictionary and Gazetteer(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. honor

   In a general acceptation may be properly called a consciousness of worth and virtue in the individual, and a lively desire to preserve the reputation of virtue. As a term, it is variously used in military life. As a quality of the mind, it cannot be too much encouraged or too much cultivated among military men of all ranks and descriptions. The possession of it is a guarantee for good conduct, a bond of fidelity, and a certain barrier against military corruption. Men are excited to deeds of valor and enterprise by a sense of honor, who would otherwise remain inactive, or only perform the mere drudgery of service. This term may likewise be considered as esteem, reputation, the glory which is attached by mankind to talents and virtues.

How to pronounce honor?

1. Alex

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

How to say honor in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of honor in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of honor in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of honor in a Sentence

1. Jayne Warrilow:

   Our everyday reality is a grand illusion which we are creating. By exploring and changing our inner world, we begin to transform our outer world. If we are willing to embark on an inner journey, we can discover all of the beliefs, expectations, and hidden agendas through which we create our own lives, and collectively, we can begin to shape the future in ways that honor the sacredness of all life.

2. Hussein Derbo:

   It is our land and our honor. They (Islamic State) stole our dignity. We want to get it back.

3. Amy Jeffress:

   This was an accident, and a criminal prosecution with a potential penalty of fourteen years imprisonment is simply not a proportionate response, we have been in contact with the U.K. authorities about ways in which Anne Sacoolas could assist with preventing accidents like this from happening in the future, as well as Anne Sacoolas desire to honor Harrys memory.

4. Vice President Joe Biden:

   Around the world, America's influence depends on its ability to honor its commitments.

5. White House:

   The president is putting the finishing touches on a few folks and without getting too far ahead of ourselves you’re going to be amazed at the by exceptionalness of them, i mean the qualifications are impeccable it is really going to be an amazing thing. It is an honor to be a part of it.

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