Word
honor
Phoneticshon·or, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈɑnɝ/
UK/ˈɒnɐ/
UK spelling · honour
Definitions
01high respect
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun American English
n. great respect and admiration for someone who is successful or important.
n. public recognition of importance, value, or merit; high respect or veneration.
日本語:名誉※
“The city held a parade in honor of the returning Olympic athletes.”
“The university established a scholarship in honor of the late professor to recognize his lifelong commitment to social justice.”
02moral character
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun American English
n. the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles.
n. the state of being morally upright, virtuous, and honest; excellence of character.
“He is a man of honor who would never break a promise.”
“The code of honor among the officers dictated that they must always prioritize the safety of their subordinates over their own.”
Antonyms
03a privilege
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun American English
n. something that makes you feel proud and happy to do.
n. a privilege or source of pride that confers distinction upon the person experiencing it.
Español:privilegio
“It was a great honor to meet the president at the white house.”
“She considered it a distinct honor to be invited to deliver the keynote address at the international symposium.”
04an award
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun American English
n. a prize or title given to someone to show they have done something great.
n. a token of praise or respect, such as a prize, award, or title given by an authority.
“She graduated with high honors after four years of hard work.”
“The scientist received the nation's highest civilian honor for her groundbreaking research in renewable energy.”
Synonyms
05to show respect
B2 · Upper Intermediate American English
v. to show great respect for someone or something.
v. to regard or treat with high respect; to recognize the importance or value of.
“We should honor the veterans who served our country.”
“The ceremony was designed to honor the indigenous ancestors who had inhabited the land for centuries before the settlement.”
Antonyms
06to fulfill an agreement
C1 · Advanced American English · Formal
v. to do what you promised or what an agreement says.
v. to conform to or act in accordance with a promise, agreement, or request.
“The company promised to honor the original price for all customers.”
“The bank refused to honor the check because the account lacked sufficient funds to cover the transaction.”
07to bestow a privilege
C1 · Advanced American English · Formal
v. to give someone a special pride or privilege.
v. to confer a distinction or privilege upon someone.
“I am honored that you asked me to be your bridesmaid.”
“The committee was honored to host the visiting delegation, providing them with a comprehensive tour of the new facilities.”
Synonyms
Real-World Examples
“Connecting to both local and national history, the Greenway was named for Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy to honor the Kennedy family’s ties to Boston.” “The Israeli city of Netanya is named in his honor .” “It is the museum that I now have the honor of leading as its director.” Etymology
Shortened from Honoria and Honora; later also interpreted as a virtue name by Puritans.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
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Idioms
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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Traducciones: Kaikki.org (Wiktionary), CC BY-SA 4.0