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honor
Part of speech: NounRespectful regard; high esteem; worship; reputation; exalted rank; fame; uprightness; scorn of meanness, deceit, or unfairness; self- respect; chastity; an outward mark of high esteem; a title used in addressing certain officials; one of the four highest trump cards in whist.
Part of speech: VerbTo treat with respect, deference, or civility; revere or worship; bestow marks of esteem upon; followed by with; dignify; acknowledge; accept and pay when due; as, the bank will honor my check. Also, honour.
Usage examples "honor":- But the Captain had not the honor. - "John March, Southerner", George W. Cable.
- If you accept them you must give me your word of honor that the boat will not be fired upon. - "A Rock in the Baltic", Robert Barr.
- My child, you'll be the honor of the family, and I see that your old father can speak plainly with you. - "Catherine de' Medici", Honore de Balzac.