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honor > 7 senses
NOUN1honor, award, accolade, honour, laurelsA tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
2honor, honour, laurelsThe state of being honored
3honor, honourThe quality of being honorable and having a good name
4honor, honour, purityA woman's virtue or chastity
VERB1honor, honour, rewardBestow honor or rewards upon
2honor, respect, honour, abide by, observeShow respect towards
3honor, honourAccept as pay
honor > pronunciation
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honor > noun 1, communication
MeaningA tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction.
Synonymsaward, accolade, honour, laurels
Narrowertrophy, prize; aliyah; academic degree, degree; pennant, crown; cachet, seal, seal of approval; citation, commendation; mention, honorable mention; letter, varsity letter; decoration, laurel wreath, medal, medallion, palm, ribbon; trophy; Emmy; Nobel prize; Academy Award, Oscar; Prix de Rome; Prix Goncourt
Broadersymbol
Verbshonor
honor > noun 2, state
MeaningThe state of being honored.
Synonymshonour, laurels
Narrowerglory, glorification; fame, celebrity, renown; esteem, regard, respect; repute, reputation
Broaderstanding
Contrarydishonor, dishonour
Verbshonor; honor
honor > noun 3, attribute
MeaningThe quality of being honorable and having a good name.
Examples"a man of honor"
Synonymshonour
Broaderrighteousness
Contrarydishonor, dishonour
honor > noun 4, attribute
MeaningA woman's virtue or chastity.
Synonymshonour, purity
Broadervirtue, chastity, sexual morality
honor > verb 1, social
MeaningBestow honor or rewards upon.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Somebody ----s somebody; Something ----s somebody; Something ----s something
Examples"Today we honor our soldiers"
Synonymshonour, reward
Narrowertoast, drink, pledge, salute, wassail; ennoble, dignify; award
Broaderrecognize, recognise
Contrarydishonor, disgrace, dishonour, attaint, shame
Nounshonoree; honor; honor
honor > verb 2, social
MeaningShow respect towards.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Somebody ----s somebody
Examples"honor your parents!"
Synonymsrespect, honour, abide by, observe
Narrowerlionize, lionise, celebrate; tolerate
Broaderaccept
Contrarydisrespect
Nounshonoring
honor > verb 3, possession
MeaningAccept as pay.
PatternSomebody ----s something
Examples"we honor checks and drafts"
Synonymshonour
Broaderaccept, take, have
Contrarydishonor, dishonour
Nounshonor

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