honor
US /ˈɑnɚ/
Definition
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.
Examples
It is an honor to receive this award from the association.
Word Family
NounNoun
honor gốc
honoree
honoring
VerbVerb
honor gốc
AdjectiveAdj
honorary
honorable
AdverbAdv
honorably
Synonyms
- privilegea special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all
- respect(usually preceded by `in') a detail or point
- tributesomething given or done as an expression of esteem
Collocations
- Easy guest of honordescribing guest of honor (a visitor to whom hospitality is extended)
- Medium honor agreement termsto honor agreement terms, meaning to bestow honor or rewards upon
- Hard posthumous honor bestowed by statedescribing posthumous honor bestowed by state (occurring or coming into existence after a person's death)
- Very Hard honor-bound to maintain confidentialitya collocation phrase: honor-bound to maintain confidentiality
Learner's English edition · Curated definitions for TOEIC learners.