Main Entry: ²honor

Function: transitive verb

Inflected Form(s): hon·ored; hon·or·ing \ˈä-nə-riŋ, ˈän-riŋ\

Date: 13th century

1 a : to regard or treat with honor or respect b : to confer honor on
2 a : to live up to or fulfill the terms of <honor a commitment> b : to accept as payment <honor a credit card>
3 : to salute with a bow in square dancing

— hon·or·ee \ˌä-nə-ˈrē\ noun

— hon·or·er \ˈä-nər-ər\ noun