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Definition of honored - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
respectUS respected or held in high esteemUS
- She is an honored guest in the community.
2.
privilegedUS having received a specific honor or privilegeUS
- He was honored with a medal for bravery.
Expressions with honored
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rule or custom justifiably broken, giving disobeyers moral standing
The old law was more honored in the breach than in the observance.
respected because it has existed for a long time
This is a time-honored custom in our family.
Origin of honored
Latin, honor (esteem, respect)
Terms with honored included in their meaning
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emotion
make someone feel honored or pleased
remembrance
still honored despite absence
state of respect
the state of being honored or respected
hospitality
extend utmost hospitality, treat as honored guest, welcome extravagantly
recognition
honored for bravery or achievements
celebration event
woman being celebrated, honored, or admired at an event
travel hotel
hotel reservation honored regardless of late check-in
honored teen
girl who is celebrating her fifteenth birthday
legal
an agreement must be honored as promised
obligation
promise or agreement that must be honored and cannot be ignored
praise
praised or honored highly
respect
honored or dignified
awards
person honored with a prestigious award
school event
male student honored at a prom for popularity and involvement
ethics
commitment must be honored regardless of circumstances
keeping promises
saying that a commitment must be honored no matter what
celebration
be honored and celebrated upon arrival
respect
profoundly honored and held in high esteem
honor
having been honored or praised
memory
remembered and honored
honor
honored with a formal speech
celebration
celebrated or honored
culture
custom or practice respected and honored for a long time
Ukraine
city honored for bravery during the 2022 invasion
Examples of honored in a sentence
The community felt honored by her presence. She felt honored to be part of the committee. The honored guest arrived at the ceremony.
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- French:honoré, récompensé, ...
- German:geehrt, ausgezeichnet, ...
- Italian:onorato, premiato, ...
- Spanish:honrado, distinguido, ...
- Portuguese:honrado, distinguido, ...
- Chinese:受尊敬的, 被授予荣誉的, ...
- Japanese:敬われた, 栄誉を受けた, ...
- Arabic:مُكَرَّم, مُكَرَّم, ...
- Hebrew:מְכוּבָּד, מְכֻבָּד, ...
- Russian:почётный, ...
- Ukrainian:шановний, вшанований, ...
- Hindi:सम्मानित, पुरस्कृत, ...
Definition of honor - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
respectUS recognition of someone's importance or valueUS
- He received honor for his bravery.
2.
recognitionUS title or award given as a mark of respectUS
- The king bestowed the honor of knighthood on her for her service.
3.
moral qualityUS quality of always doing what is right and honestUS
- People respected her honor and trusted her decisions.
4.
awardsUS privilege that honors the personUS
- It was an honor to meet the president.
Verb
1.
agreementsUS fulfill or adhere to an agreement or promiseUS
- He promised to honor the contract terms.
2.
recognitionUS give an award or privilege to someoneUS
- The committee will honor her with a lifetime achievement award.
3.
financeUS make payment for a financial documentUS
- The bank will honor the cheque upon presentation.
4.
respectUS show high respect or esteem for someoneUS
- We honor our teachers on this special day.
Expressions with honor
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recognition for an undesirable or questionable achievement
He had the dubious honor of being the last to finish.
promise one is telling the truth
I swear, Scout's honor, I didn't take your book.
ironic symbol of pride for a negative trait
Being late became his badge of honor at work.
showing respect or admiration for someone or something
They held a ceremony in honor of the fallen soldiers.
celebratory lap by a winner or honoree
The athlete took a lap of honor after winning.
issue involving personal integrity or reputation
Defending his friend was a matter of honor.
reputation is in danger of being damaged
In the duel, his honor is at stake.
solemn promise showing honesty and strong moral character
He gave his word of honor to keep the secret.
mutual respect and trust among people who do bad things
There is often honor among thieves, even in tough times.
damage someone's reputation or dignity
The scandal could stain the honor of the entire family.
individual for whom the event is organized
She was the guest of honor at her retirement party.
done to show respect for someone
The ceremony was held in her honor.
chief woman assisting the bride at a wedding
The maid of honor helped the bride with her dress.
Scouting ceremony where awards and advancements are presented
Our troop held courts of honor to present badges and rank advancements.
set of rules guiding honorable behavior in a group or society
He lived by a strict code of honor.
list of students recognized for academic excellence
She was proud to be on the honor roll.
schoolchild noted for high academic grades
She is an honor student with straight A's.
system relying on trust in others' honesty
The library uses an honor system for book returns.
show respect for people who have died in service
We gather each year to honor the fallen.
murder of a family member for perceived dishonor
The community was shocked by the brutal honor killing.
matter affecting personal honor
Keeping promises was a point of honor for her.
regain respect or dignity after a loss
He worked hard to retrieve his honor after the scandal.
seat reserved for an honored person
The guest speaker sat in the seat of honor.
maintain personal integrity and reputation
He fought bravely to uphold his honor in the face of accusations.
Origin of honor
Latin, honor (honor)
Examples of honor in a sentence
She earned honor through her charitable work. Receiving the honor was a highlight of his career. The honor was awarded to her for her bravery. He acted with honor despite the temptation. Honor guided his choices throughout his life. Receiving the scholarship was a great honor.
She accepted the invitation as an honor. She vowed to honor her commitment to the charity. The company must honor its warranty to maintain trust. The city will honor the firefighter for his bravery. They plan to honor the scientist at the annual gala. The company will honor the invoice next week. They agreed to honor the contract terms. We honor the veterans with a parade. They honor their ancestors with rituals.
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- French:honneur, respecter, ...
- German:Anerkennung, einhalten, ...
- Italian:onore, onorare, ...
- Spanish:honor, cumplir, ...
- Portuguese:honra, cumprir, ...
- Chinese:荣誉, 履行, ...
- Japanese:名誉, 守る, ...
- Arabic:تَكريم, أَوْفَى بِـ, ...
- Hebrew:כָּבוֹד, לְכַבֵּד, ...
- Russian:почет, выполнять, ...
- Ukrainian:почесть, дотримуватися, ...
- Hindi:सम्मान, निभाना, ...
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