honor

CEFRB1

/ˈɒn.ə/

noun · verb

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  1. 01

    noun

    Great respect given to someone for their qualities or actions.

  2. 02

    verb

    To show great respect for someone or something.

Examples

  • The students cheered in honor of Dr. Baker's birthday.

  • The more danger, the more honor.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
2
Citations
5
Synonyms
5

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. A token of praise or respect; something that represents praiseworthiness or respect, such as a prize or award given by the state to a citizen.

  2. The state of being morally upright, honest, noble, virtuous, and magnanimous; excellence of character; the perception of such a state; favourable reputation; dignity.

  3. Recognition of importance or value; respect; veneration (of someone, usually for being morally upright or successful).

More examples

In context

  • He was a most perfect knight, for he had great honor and chivalry.

  • The crowds gave the returning general much honor and praise.

  • His honor was unstained.

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Origin

noun

From Middle English honour, honor, honur, from Anglo-Norman honour, honur, from Old French honor, from Latin honor. Displaced Middle English menske (“honor, dignity among men”), from Old Norse menskr (“honor”). The verb is from Middle English honouren, honuren (“to honor”).