honor

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'Honor' usually means showing deep respect or esteem for someone or something. It can also mean following a moral or ethical code, like 'honor among classmates.'

Examples in Different Contexts

In arts and culture, artists may create pieces to 'honor' someone's legacy. A filmmaker might declare, 'This documentary honors the contributions of unsung heroes.'

Practice Scenarios

Academics

Scenario:

This research builds upon the principles of our predecessors. Can we highlight this connection in our paper?

Response:

Sure! I agree it's important to honor the contribution of our predecessors in our research.

Tech

Scenario:

It's crucial that we maintain the integrity of our coding standards as we expand the team.

Response:

We will certainly honor the coding standards during the expansion and ensure the new team members do the same.