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Honor: Meaning, Examples, and Usage Guide (2 meaning)

Meaning 1：public esteem (honor)

honor 🔊

/ˈɑːnər/

n., v.

respect given to someone who is admired for their good qualities or achievements.

public esteem 🔊

➕

/ˈpʌblɪk ɪˈstiːm/

n., v.

Honor as a noun denotes the high respect, admiration, and approval that an individual receives from others, often due to their integrity, achievements, or social standing.

📁 Category：Culture & History 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

From Latin 'honor' meaning honor, dignity; related to 'honestus' (honorable).

💡 Mnemonic

Picture a shining gold medal with 'HONOR' engraved on it, awarded on a podium.

📖 Example

She felt a deep sense of honor when her community praised her volunteer work. 🔊 She felt a deep sense of honor when her community praised her volunteer work.

🔗 Collocations

a matter of honor – something that affects one's personal integrity or reputation

sense of honor – a feeling of moral uprightness and pride

honor system – a system based on trust and honesty without enforcement

🔄 Synonyms

respect (n.) – a feeling of deep admiration for someone or something

admiration (n.) – a feeling of approval and pleasure

reputation (n.) – the beliefs or opinions that are generally held about someone

🚫 Antonyms

dishonor (n.) – a state of shame or disgrace

shame (n.) – a painful feeling of humiliation or distress

disgrace (n.) – loss of reputation or respect

🌱 Derivatives

honorable (adj.) – deserving of honor or respect

honorary (adj.) – conferred as an honor without the usual requirements

honorific (adj./n.) – a title or form of address expressing respect

📖 Cultural Story

In ancient Rome, 'honor' was a cornerstone of social status, often linked to military and political achievements. Cicero wrote extensively on honor as a moral good.

Meaning 2：to pay tribute (honor)

honor 🔊

/ˈɑːnər/

n., v.

to give someone an award or special treatment as a sign of respect.

Honor as tribute: presenting award certificate in office

to pay tribute 🔊

➕

/tuː peɪ ˈtrɪbjuːt/

n., v.

To honor someone as a verb means to show respect and admiration by giving them an award, recognition, or special treatment.

📁 Category：School Education 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

The school will honor the top students with scholarships at the assembly. 🔊 The school will honor the top students with scholarships at the assembly.

🔗 Collocations

honor a promise – to fulfill or keep a commitment

honor a request – to grant or comply with a request

honor someone with – to bestow an honor or award upon someone

🔄 Synonyms

respect (v.) – to admire someone and treat them with consideration

admire (v.) – to regard with approval and respect

celebrate (v.) – to honor with festivities or praise

🚫 Antonyms

dishonor (v.) – to bring shame or disgrace to

shame (v.) – to cause someone to feel embarrassed or guilty

disgrace (v.) – to cause someone to lose respect or reputation

🌱 Derivatives

honored (adj.) – feeling or showing great respect

honoring (v. (gerund)) – the act of showing respect or giving an award

honorary (adj.) – given as an honor without the usual requirements