OXFORD 9000
📚 noun • entry_id 15553

honor

/ˈɒn.ə/
Meanings (ES + gloss)
aras • honor • ondra (disused)
Recognition of importance or value; respect; veneration (of someone, usually for being morally upright or successful).
A prophet is not without honour, save in his own country.
The crowds gave the returning general much honor and praise.
honor
A token of praise or respect; something that represents praiseworthiness or respect, such as a prize or award given by the state to a citizen.
He wore an honor on his breast.
Honors are normally awarded twice a year: on The Queen's Birthday in June and at the New Year.
privilegio
A privilege (which honors the person experiencing it).
I had the honour of dining with the ambassador.
Word forms
📚 verb • entry_id 15554

honor

/ˈɒn.ə/
Meanings (ES + gloss)
honorar • honrar • ondrar (disused)
To think of highly, to respect highly; to show respect for; to recognise the importance or spiritual value of.
The freedom fighters will be forever remembered and honored by the people.
acatar • ajustarse • respetar
To conform to, abide by, act in accordance with (an agreement, treaty, promise, request, or the like).
I trusted you, but you have not honored your promise.
Our wishes were honored by changing the date of the wedding.
honorar • honrar • ondrar (disused)
To confer (bestow) an honour or privilege upon (someone).
Ten members of the profession were honored at the ceremony.
The prince honored me with an invitation to his birthday banquet.