Learners of the English Language (ELLs): Honor is defined as (Entry 2 of 2): to view or treat (someone) well and respectfully: display or bestow praise on (someone): to publicly show one's respect for (someone or something); to publicly recognize (someone or something) with a mark of esteem. Honor has many definitions but among those who study language it is said that honor is used to describe an act of respect or admiration. That is, an act of honor is one that shows others that you think they are worthy of such treatment. For example, if I walk up to someone on the street and say that they are beautiful would be an act of honor toward that person. If I called them ugly then that would not be an act of honor because it would mean that they are unworthy of such attention. The English word "honor" comes from the Latin word honores, which means "marks of esteem." So, honor is any action that shows others that they are worthy of your respect. It can be something as simple as saying "good morning" to someone every day. Or, it can be as complex as sending mail bombs to people you disagree with (which we will discuss later). No matter what action you take, as long as you are showing others that they are worthy of your honor, then you are displaying true English honor.