Honors: meaning, definitions and examples

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honors

 

[ หˆษ‘หnษ™rz ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

respect

Honors can also refer to high respect or esteem shown to someone.

Synonyms

admiration, esteem, respect

Examples of usage

  • He was held in high honors by his colleagues.
  • She was treated with honors for her years of service.
Context #3 | Verb

show respect

To honor someone means to show them respect or esteem.

Synonyms

acknowledge, admire, respect

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น honras

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคฎเฅเคฎเคพเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Ehrungen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kehormatan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพั‡ะตัั‚ั–

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ honory

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ „่ช‰

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท honneurs

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ honores

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท onurlar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ช…์˜ˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชูƒุฑูŠู…ุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pocty

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pocty

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฃ่ช‰

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ฤasti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ heiรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›าฑั€ะผะตั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒแƒขแƒ˜แƒ•แƒ˜แƒกแƒชแƒ”แƒ›แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลŸษ™rษ™f

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,254 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.