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- [on-er]
- /du stressed ði ˈɑː.nɚ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [on-er]
- /du stressed ði ˈɑː.nɚ/
Definitions of do the honors words
- noun do the honors honesty, fairness, or integrity in one's beliefs and actions: a man of honor. 1
- noun do the honors a source of credit or distinction: to be an honor to one's family. 1
- noun do the honors high respect, as for worth, merit, or rank: to be held in honor. 1
- noun do the honors such respect manifested: a memorial in honor of the dead. 1
- noun do the honors high public esteem; fame; glory: He has earned his position of honor. 1
- noun do the honors the privilege of being associated with or receiving a favor from a respected person, group, organization, etc.: to have the honor of serving on a prize jury; I have the honor of introducing this evening's speaker. 1
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Origin of do the honors
First appearance:
before 1150 One of the 7% oldest English words
1150-1200; (noun) Middle English (h)on(o)ur < Anglo-French (Old French (h)onor, onur) < Latin honōr- (stem of honor, earlier honōs); (v.) Middle English < Anglo-French (h)on(o)urer < Latin honōrāre, derivative of honor
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Parts of speech for Do the honors
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
do the honors popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 99% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
do the honors usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for do the honors
verb do the honors
- feed — to give a fee to.
- dine — to eat the principal meal of the day; have dinner.
- invite — to request the presence or participation of in a kindly, courteous, or complimentary way, especially to request to come or go to some place, gathering, entertainment, etc., or to do something: to invite friends to dinner.
- welcome — a kindly greeting or reception, as to one whose arrival gives pleasure: to give someone a warm welcome.
- regale — to entertain lavishly or agreeably; delight.
Antonyms for do the honors
verb do the honors
- reject — to refuse to have, take, recognize, etc.: to reject the offer of a better job.
- ignore — to refrain from noticing or recognizing: to ignore insulting remarks.
- tire — Archaic. to dress (the head or hair), especially with a headdress.
- refuse — to decline to accept (something offered): to refuse an award.
- disregard — to pay no attention to; leave out of consideration; ignore: Disregard the footnotes.
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