nounπShareRecognition of importance or value; respect; veneration (of someone, usually for being morally upright or successful)"The crowds gave the returning general much honor and praise."valuemoralachievementcharacterattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe state of being morally upright, honest, noble, virtuous, and magnanimous; excellence of character; the perception of such a state; favourable reputation; dignity"He was a most perfect knight, for he had great honor and chivalry."moralcharactervaluequalityattitudeachievementpersonhumanphilosophyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA token of praise or respect; something that represents praiseworthiness or respect, such as a prize or award given by the state to a citizen"Audie Murphy received many honors, such as the Distinguished Service Cross."achievementvaluestatesocietymoralcultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA privilege"I had the honour of dining with the ambassador."achievementvalueChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(in the plural) the privilege of going first"Because she won the race, Maria received the honors of serving herself food first at the picnic. "achievementpositionactionrightChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA cause of respect and fame; a glory; an excellency; an ornament."He is an honour to his nation."achievementvaluequalitycharacterstyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(feudal law) a seigniory or lordship held of the king, on which other lordships and manors depended"Within the complex web of feudal obligations, the Duke's honors included several smaller baronies, each owing him loyalty and providing soldiers in times of war. "propertyhistoryroyallawgovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe center point of the upper half of an armorial escutcheon (compare honour point)"The eagle's head was positioned in the honors of the shield, symbolizing its courage and authority. "heraldrypointChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareIn bridge, an ace, king, queen, jack, or ten especially of the trump suit. In some other games, an ace, king, queen or jack.""Having the ace, king, and queen of trump in bridge is lucky because you hold three honors." "gamesportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(in the plural) (courses for) an honours degree: a university qualification of the highest rank"At university I took honours in modern history."educationachievementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo 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."culturereligionphilosophymoralvalueachievementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo 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."moralvalueactionbusinesslawstategovernmentpoliticssocietyrightChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo confer (bestow) an honour or privilege upon (someone)"Ten members of the profession were honored at the ceremony."achievementvaluesocietyculturemoralactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make payment in respect of (a cheque, banker's draft, etc.)"The bank honors checks presented by its customers, ensuring payment is made. "financebusinesseconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareAt an excelling level in academics."Here are a few options, prioritizing simplicity and clarity for English learners: "She is an honors student in math." "He is in the honors program at his university." "My sister takes honors classes in high school." " educationachievementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading