What does honor mean?

great respect or recognition for someone's qualities or achievements show respect or give public recognition to someone do what a promise or agreement requires

honor

/ˈɒnə/ · /ˈɑːnər/

CEFR level B2Topic SocietyWord #3910 in the learning path

荣誉；敬意

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Definitions

n. great respect or recognition for someone's qualities or achievements

荣誉；敬意

v. show respect or give public recognition to someone

尊敬；表彰

v. do what a promise or agreement requires

履行；兑现

Example

Our neighbors held a dinner in honor of my grandmother.

邻居们举办了一场晚宴，向我祖母致敬。

Governments should honor their commitments to protect vulnerable communities when introducing major economic reforms.

政府推行重大经济改革时，应履行保护弱势群体的承诺。

Collocations

in honor of
a great honor
honor a commitment
guest of honor

Word family

honorable (adj.)
honorary (adj.)
honored (adj.)

Synonyms

respect
esteem

Antonyms

dishonor

Usage tip

美式拼写；英式为honour，h不发音。

FAQ

What does honor mean?: great respect or recognition for someone's qualities or achievements show respect or give public recognition to someone do what a promise or agreement requires
How is honor pronounced?: UK /ˈɒnə/, US /ˈɑːnər/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.