honor
honor Lexical Profile
honor Game Scores & Validity
• noun
American High respect, great esteem, or public recognition given for merit or achievement.
"The community held a special banquet in honor of the retiring school principal."
American Adherence to what is right, principled, or noble in conduct; personal integrity.
"She is a woman of honor who always keeps her promises regardless of the personal cost."
American A special privilege, distinction, or source of pride granted to someone.
"It was a true honor to be invited as the keynote speaker for the annual science symposium."
• verb
American To regard with great respect, or to bestow public praise and recognition upon someone.
"The university will honor the pioneering researcher with a lifetime achievement award."
American To fulfill an obligation, keep an agreement, or accept as valid (such as a contract, check, or voucher).
"Both companies pledged to honor the terms of the original partnership contract."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed from Old French 'onor' (modern 'honneur'), from Latin 'honor' (older form 'honos'), meaning esteem, public office, or repute.