Meaning & use
honor
Great respect or high public regard given to someone because of their achievements or character.
See it in a sentence
It was a great honor to be chosen to give the graduation speech.
The soldiers were buried with full military honor for their service and sacrifice.
A note on using this word
Honor is the American spelling; British English uses 'honour.' The word can also function as a verb meaning to show respect.
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Another way to use it
2. verb
To show great respect for someone, often through a public ceremony or gesture.
The city honored the retiring firefighter with a parade down Main Street.
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