Honors: meaning, definitions and examples
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honors
[ หษหnษrz ]
award
Honors are special awards or distinctions given to someone in recognition of their achievements or qualities.
Synonyms
awards, commendations, distinctions
Examples of usage
- She received honors for her outstanding academic performance.
- He was awarded honors for his contributions to the community.
respect
Honors can also refer to high respect or esteem shown to someone.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He was held in high honors by his colleagues.
- She was treated with honors for her years of service.
show respect
To honor someone means to show them respect or esteem.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- They honored the veterans with a ceremony.
- She honored her mentor by following in their footsteps.
Translations
Translations of the word "honors" in other languages:
๐ต๐น honras
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคฎเฅเคฎเคพเคจ
๐ฉ๐ช Ehrungen
๐ฎ๐ฉ kehormatan
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะพัะตััั
๐ต๐ฑ honory
๐ฏ๐ต ๆ ่ช
๐ซ๐ท honneurs
๐ช๐ธ honores
๐น๐ท onurlar
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ช ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุชูุฑูู ุงุช
๐จ๐ฟ pocty
๐ธ๐ฐ pocty
๐จ๐ณ ่ฃ่ช
๐ธ๐ฎ ฤasti
๐ฎ๐ธ heiรฐur
๐ฐ๐ฟ าาฑัะผะตั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแขแแแแกแชแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ลษrษf
๐ฒ๐ฝ honores
Etymology
The word 'honors' originated from Middle English 'honours', which came from Old French 'onor', ultimately derived from Latin 'honos' meaning 'dignity' or 'reverence'. The concept of honors has been present in various cultures throughout history as a way to recognize and show respect for individuals' accomplishments.
See also: dishonor, dishonorable, dishonorably, dishonored, honorable, honorably, honored, honorees, honoring, unhonored.