n.
Function: transitive verb
Inflected Form: hon · ored ; hon · or · ing \ ' ä-n ə -ri ŋ , ' än-ri ŋ \
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 \ ˌ ä-n ə - ' r ē \ noun
– hon · or · er \ ' ä-n ə r- ə r \ noun