honor

/ˈɒn.ə/

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Also seen as: honors · honoring · honored

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Recognition of importance or value; respect; veneration (of someone, usually for being morally upright or successful).

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Sự công nhận về tầm quan trọng hoặc giá trị, sự tôn trọng

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NounRegister: US

Examples

The crowds gave the returning general much honor and praise.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

The state of being morally upright, honest, noble, virtuous, and magnanimous; excellence of character; the perception of such a state; favourable reputation; dignity.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Tình trạng đạo đức thẳng thắn, trung thực, cao尚, đức hạnh

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NounRegister: US

Examples

He was a most perfect knight, for he had great honor and chivalry.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

To think of highly, to respect highly; to show respect for; to recognise the importance or spiritual value of.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Coi trọng, tôn trọng, công nhận giá trị

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VerbRegister: US

Examples

The freedom fighters will be forever remembered and honored by the people.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Meaning · English

To conform to, abide by, act in accordance with (an agreement, treaty, promise, request, or the like).

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Tuân thủ, thực hiện theo thỏa thuận

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VerbRegister: US

Examples

I trusted you, but you have not honored your promise.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “honor” mean?

Recognition of importance or value; respect; veneration (of someone, usually for being morally upright or successful).

Is “honor” formal or informal?

honor is generally US.