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| 1. | [ noun ] a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction | |
| Synonyms: | honor award laurels accolade | |
| Examples: | "an award for bravery" |
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| Related terms: | symbol approval academic_degree decoration pennant citation Nobel_prize cachet aliyah letter trophy trophy prix_goncourt Oscar prix_de_rome emmy mention honor award | |
| 2. | [ verb ] bestow honor or rewards upon | |
| Synonyms: | honor reward | |
| Examples: | "Today we honor our soldiers" "The scout was rewarded for courageous action" |
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| Related terms: | dishonor recognize award toast ennoble award wages honor honoree | |
| 3. | [ noun ] the state of being honored | |
| Synonyms: | honor laurels | |
| Related terms: | dishonor standing glory fame repute esteem honor | |
| 4. | [ verb ] confer honor on | |
| Synonyms: | favor favour grace honor | |
| Related terms: | dishonor see accept confer honor favor | |
| 5. | [ noun ] the quality of being honorable and having a good name | |
| Synonyms: | honor | |
| Examples: | "a man of honor" |
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| Related terms: | dishonor righteousness | |
| 6. | [ verb ] show respect towards | |
| Synonyms: | respect observe honor abide_by | |
| Examples: | "honor your parents!" |
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| Related terms: | disrespect accept lionize tolerate respect esteem deference honoring | |
| 7. | [ verb ] accept as pay | |
| Synonyms: | honor | |
| Examples: | "we honor checks and drafts" |
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| Related terms: | dishonor accept | |
| 8. | [ noun ] (sexuality) a woman's virtue or chastity | |
| Synonyms: | purity honor | |
| Related terms: | virtue | |
| Similar spelling: |
honor Honore Hoenir honoree homer |
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