honor
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
n.great respect and admiration for someone who is successful or important.
n.public recognition of importance, value, or merit; high respect or veneration.
Simple“The city held a parade in honor of the returning Olympic athletes.”
In context“The university established a scholarship in honor of the late professor to recognize his lifelong commitment to social justice.”
- 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
n.the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles.
n.the state of being morally upright, virtuous, and honest; excellence of character.
Simple“He is a man of honor who would never break a promise.”
In context“The code of honor among the officers dictated that they must always prioritize the safety of their subordinates over their own.”
Antonyms - 03 B2 Upper Intermediate
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.
Simple“It was a great honor to meet the president at the white house.”
In context“She considered it a distinct honor to be invited to deliver the keynote address at the international symposium.”
- 04 B2 Upper Intermediate
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.
Simple“She graduated with high honors after four years of hard work.”
In context“The scientist received the nation's highest civilian honor for her groundbreaking research in renewable energy.”
Synonyms - 05 B2 Upper Intermediate
v.to show great respect for someone or something.
v.to regard or treat with high respect; to recognize the importance or value of.
Simple“We should honor the veterans who served our country.”
In context“The ceremony was designed to honor the indigenous ancestors who had inhabited the land for centuries before the settlement.”
Antonyms - 06 C1 Advanced
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.
Simple“The company promised to honor the original price for all customers.”
In context“The bank refused to honor the check because the account lacked sufficient funds to cover the transaction.”
- 07 C1 Advanced
v.to give someone a special pride or privilege.
v.to confer a distinction or privilege upon someone.
Simple“I am honored that you asked me to be your bridesmaid.”
In context“The committee was honored to host the visiting delegation, providing them with a comprehensive tour of the new facilities.”
Synonyms
“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 .”
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.