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- pronunciation:
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- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb, adjective
- phrases:
- do the honors
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
high public esteem or reputation.
The young soldiers dreamed of honor.- synonyms:
- distinction, esteem, repute, respect
- antonyms:
- contempt, disdain, dishonor, disrepute, odium, opprobrium, scorn, shame
- similar words:
- accolade, admiration, approval, credit, eminence, estimation, face, favor, glory, homage, note, prestige, reputation, veneration
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| definition 2: |
acknowledgement or recognition.
We celebrate this day in honor of our nation's founder.She received a medal in honor of her academic achievement. |
| definition 3: |
the state of being highly regarded and respected by others.
Old people lived in honor in their community.- antonyms:
- disgrace, dishonor, disregard, ignominy, obloquy, shame
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| definition 4: |
integrity and truthfulness in one's behavior.
Being a man of honor, he kept his promise.- synonyms:
- honesty, integrity, probity, rectitude, sincerity, truthfulness, uprightness
- antonyms:
- amorality, dishonorableness, unscrupulousness
- similar words:
- chivalry, decency, face, morality, principle, virtue
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| definition 5: |
a special mark of distinction, such as an award.
She was heaped with honors for her research discoveries.- synonyms:
- accolade, award, kudos, tribute
- antonyms:
- demerit
- similar words:
- acknowledgment, citation, commendation, decoration, encomium, laurels, prize, recognition, reward, trophy
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| definition 6: |
a privilege that makes one feel proud.
It is an honor to meet you.It will be my honor to assist you with that, sir.- synonyms:
- privilege
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| definition 7: |
a personal sense of one's worthiness or uprightness.
His accusation was an insult to my honor.- synonyms:
- dignity, pride
- similar words:
- prestige, principles, reputation, self-respect
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| definition 8: |
a source of distinction.
Having a Nobel prize winner on staff is an honor for the university.- synonyms:
- credit, pride and joy
- antonyms:
- discredit, disgrace, dishonor
- similar words:
- advantage, benefit, glory, joy, ornament, plus
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| definition 9: |
(pl.) special distinction achieved in college studies.
She graduated with high honors.- similar words:
- recognition
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| related words: |
account, approbation, character, chivalry, crown, dignity, fear, good, kudos, merit, praise, truth, worth |
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| phrase: |
do the honors |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
honors, honoring, honored |
| definition 1: |
to have high regard or esteem for; respect.
They honor their parents and show them respect.- synonyms:
- admire, esteem, respect
- antonyms:
- abuse, disrespect, insult
- similar words:
- appreciate, banquet, consecrate, consider, exalt, favor, prize, revere, reverence, value, venerate
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| definition 2: |
to give approving recognition to; to bestow rank or distinction upon.
They honored the athletes with a special ceremony.- synonyms:
- crown, reward
- antonyms:
- discredit, dishonor, humiliate
- similar words:
- acclaim, commend, decorate, praise, recognize, salute
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| definition 3: |
to accept as valid.
Most stores honor this credit card.- synonyms:
- acknowledge
- similar words:
- abide by, accept, respect, take
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| related words: |
admire, adore, applaud, bless, celebrate, cite, commemorate, compliment, distinguish, exalt, extol, fear, glorify, hail, idolize, toast, worship |
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition: |
of or pertaining to honor.
- similar words:
- conscientious, honest, honorable
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| derivation: |
honorless (adj.) |
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