Honor - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈɑnər|  American pronunciation of the word honor
Brit.  |ˈɒnər|  British pronunciation of the word honor

noun

- a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction (syn: accolade, award, honour, laurels)
- the state of being honored (syn: honour, laurels)
- the quality of being honorable and having a good name (syn: honour)
a man of honor
- a woman's virtue or chastity (syn: honour, purity)

verb

- bestow honor or rewards upon (syn: honour, reward)
Today we honor our soldiers
- show respect towards (syn: honour, observe, respect)
honor your parents!
- accept as pay (syn: honour)
we honor checks and drafts

Extra examples

These people deserve to be treated with honor.

The team brought honor to the school.

The building was named in honor of the city's founder.

He was prepared to fight to defend his family's honor.

She has a keen sense of honor.

He would not do it as a matter of honor.

He's a man of honor.

It was an honor to be invited.

When we got married, we promised to love and honor each other.

We were honored with the queen's presence.

She has been honored by several organizations for her charitable works.

We need to find an appropriate way to honor these brave people.

They have established a scholarship as a way to honor his memory.

They are accused of failing to honor their debts.

Today we honor our soldiers

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