英文字典中文字典Word104.com

The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 (gcide)

Honor \Hon"or\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Honored} ([o^]n"[~e]rd); p.
pr. & vb. n. {Honoring}.] [OE. honouren, onouren, OF.
honorer, honourer, F. honorer, fr. L. honorare, fr. honor,
n.]
1. To regard or treat with honor, esteem, or respect; to
revere; to treat with deference and submission; when used
of the Supreme Being, to reverence; to adore; to worship.
[1913 Webster]

Honor thy father and thy mother. --Ex. xx. 12.
[1913 Webster]

That all men should honor the Son, even as they
honor the Father. --John v. 23.
[1913 Webster]

It is a custom
More honor'd in the breach than the observance.
--Shak.
[1913 Webster]

2. To dignify; to raise to distinction or notice; to bestow
honor upon; to elevate in rank or station; to ennoble; to
exalt; to glorify; hence, to do something to honor; to
treat in a complimentary manner or with civility.
[1913 Webster]

Thus shall it be done to the man whom the king
delighten to honor. --Esther vi.
9.
[1913 Webster]

The name of Cassius honors this corruption. --Shak.
[1913 Webster]

3. (Com.) To accept and pay when due; as, to honora bill of
exchange.
[1913 Webster]


honored \honored\ adj.
1. of high repute; -- of people.

Syn: esteemed, prestigious, respected.
[WordNet 1.5 PJC]

2. greatly admired.

Syn: glorious, illustrious, magnificent.
[PJC]