honor

[ on-er ]
/ ˈɒn ər /

noun

verb (used with object)

adjective

of, relating to, or noting honor.

Idioms for honor

Also especially British, hon·our.

Origin of honor

1150–1200; (noun) Middle English ( h)on(o)ur < Anglo-French (Old French ( h)onor, onur) < Latin honōr- (stem of honor, earlier honōs); (v.) Middle English < Anglo-French ( h)on(o)urer < Latin honōrāre, derivative of honor

synonym study for honor

1. Honor, honesty, integrity, sincerity refer to the highest moral principles and the absence of deceit or fraud. Honor denotes a fine sense of, and a strict conformity to, what is considered morally right or due: a high sense of honor; on one's honor. Honesty denotes the presence of probity and particularly the absence of deceit or fraud, especially in business dealings: uncompromising honesty and trustworthiness. Integrity indicates a soundness of moral principle that no power or influence can impair: a man of unquestioned integrity and dependability. Sincerity implies absence of dissimulation or deceit, and a strong adherence to truth: His sincerity was evident in every word. 3. Honor, consideration, distinction refer to the regard in which one is held by others. Honor suggests a combination of liking and respect: His colleagues held him in great honor. Consideration suggests honor because of proved worth: a man worthy of the highest consideration. Distinction suggests particular honor because of qualities or accomplishments: She achieved distinction as a violinist at an early age.

OTHER WORDS FROM honor

British Dictionary definitions for do the honors

honor
/ (ˈɒnə) /

noun, verb

the US spelling of honour

Idioms and Phrases with do the honors (1 of 2)

do the honors

Act as a host or hostess, performing introductions and otherwise attending to guests. For example, At home Mary leaves it to Bill to do the honors when they have guests. This expression uses honors in the sense of “courtesy.” [Mid-1600s]

Idioms and Phrases with do the honors (2 of 2)

honor