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hon·or
 honor
- pronunciation:
- a
n
 r
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
high public value or respect.
The mayor holds a place of honor in our community.- synonyms:
- respect
- similar words:
- admiration, glory, note
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| definition 2: |
good and honest behavior.
A person of honor will not cheat her friends.- synonyms:
- uprightness
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| related words: |
character, praise |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
honored, honoring, honors |
| definition: |
to show respect or admiration for.
He is a good son who honors his parents.We honored our mother on her birthday with a special dinner.- synonyms:
- admire, respect
- antonyms:
- abuse
- similar words:
- appreciate
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| related words: |
admire, compliment, worship |
| derivation: |
honorless (adj.) |
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