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List of meaning for honor

high respect, esteem, or prestige

award, accolade, honor, honour, laurels(noun)

a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

"an award for bravery"

honor, honour, laurels(noun)

the state of being honored

honor, honour(noun)

the quality of being honorable and having a good name

"a man of honor"

honor, honour, purity, pureness(verb)

a woman's virtue or chastity

honor, honour, reward(verb)

bestow honor or rewards upon

"Today we honor our soldiers"; "The scout was rewarded for courageous action"

respect, honor, honour, abide by, observe(verb)

show respect towards

"honor your parents!"

honor, honour(verb)

accept as pay

"we honor checks and drafts"

faithfulness to high moral standards

the mayor, a man of honor, never broke a promise to the voters

an asset that brings praise or renown

a dedicated, caring teacher who is an honor to the teaching profession

public acknowledgment or admiration for an achievement

the honor we give to our soldiers on Veterans Day

something given in recognition of achievement

has received several honors from the Boy Scouts for his many years of service

something granted as a special favor

it will be an honor for me to show your aunt around the city

to show appreciation, respect, or affection for (someone) with a public celebration

the newlyweds were honored with a dinner given by the bride's grandmother

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