Definition of honor

noun (n)

• a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction (noun.communication)

  Synonym: accolade, award, honour, laurels
  

  source: wordnet30
• the state of being honored (noun.state)

  Synonym: honour, laurels
  

  source: wordnet30
• the quality of being honorable and having a good name (noun.attribute)

  Synonym: honour
  Antonym: dishonor, dishonour
  

  Example:
  A man of honor.
  

  source: wordnet30
• a woman's virtue or chastity (noun.attribute)

  Synonym: honour, pureness, purity
  

  source: wordnet30
• Esteem due or paid to worth; high estimation; respect; consideration; reverence; veneration; manifestation of respect or reverence. (noun)

  source: webster1913

verb (v)

• bestow honor or rewards upon (verb.social)

  Synonym: honour, reward
  Antonym: attaint, disgrace, dishonor, dishonour, shame
  

  Example:
  Today we honor our soldiers.
  

  source: wordnet30
• show respect towards (verb.social)

  Synonym: abide by, honour, observe, respect
  Antonym: disrespect
  

  Example:
  Honor your parents!.
  

  source: wordnet30
• accept as pay (verb.possession)

  Example:
  We honor checks and drafts.
  

  source: wordnet30
• To regard or treat with honor, esteem, or respect; to revere; to treat with deference and submission; when used of the Supreme Being, to reverence; to adore; to worship. (verb)

  source: webster1913

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