honor

Definition

Recognition of importance or value; respect; veneration (of someone, usually for being morally upright or successful).

Etymology

From Middle English honour, honor, honur, from Anglo-Norman honour, honur, from Old French honor, from Latin honor. Displaced Middle English menske (“honor, dignity among men”), from Old Norse menskr (“honor”). The verb is from Middle English honouren, honuren (“to honor”).

Example Sentences

• "The crowds gave the returning general much honor and praise."
• "A prophet is not without honour, save in his own country."
• "And when the long-illumined cities flame, / Their ever-loyal iron leader's fame, / With honour, honour, honour, honour to him, / Eternal honour to his name."