honor
noun
1. a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
Similar word(s): accolade, award, honour, laurels
Definition categories: communication, symbol
2. the state of being honored
Similar word(s): honour, laurels
Definition categories: state, standing
3. the quality of being honorable and having a good name
- a man of honor
Similar word(s): honour
Definition categories: attribute, righteousness
4. a woman's virtue or chastity
Similar word(s): honour, pureness, purity
Definition categories: attribute, chastity, virtue
Sentences with honor as a noun:
- The crowds gave the returning general much honor and praise.
- He was a most perfect knight, for he had great honor and chivalry.
- His honor was unstained.
- Honors are normally awarded twice a year: on The Queen's Birthday in June and at the New Year.
- He wore an honor on his breast.
- military honors; civil honors
- Audie Murphy received many honors, such as the Distinguished Service Cross.
verb
1. bestow honor or rewards upon
- Today we honor our soldiers
Similar word(s): honour, reward
Definition categories: social, recognise, recognize
2. show respect towards
- honor your parents!
Similar word(s): honour, observe, respect
Definition categories: social, accept
3. accept as pay
- we honor checks and drafts
Similar word(s): honour
Definition categories: possession, accept, have, take
Sentences with honor as a verb:
- The freedom fighters will be forever remembered and honored by the people.
- I trusted you, but you have not honored your promise.
- refuse to honor the test ban treaty
- Ten members of the profession were honored at the ceremony.
- The prince honored me with an invitation to his birthday banquet.