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 on2 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