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- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
If people show you honor, it means that they do something to show that they think you are very special and great. Usually, they think you have done something very brave or wonderful, and they are proud of you.
The firefighters saved many lives, and the mayor of the city wanted to show them great honor. He gave them a parade and awards for their courage in a special ceremony.The astronauts received much honor when they returned to Earth.- synonyms:
- esteem, respect
- antonyms:
- contempt, scorn, shame
- similar words:
- admiration, approval, credit, favor, note, reputation
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| definition 2: |
When you are a person of honor, it means that you are good and honest. You do what you say you will do, and you try to do what you think is right.
In the story, the king was a ruler of honor who kept all the promises he made to his people.- synonyms:
- honesty, truthfulness, uprightness
- similar words:
- morality, virtue
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| definition 3: |
When you do something in honor of someone, you do it to show that you respect or remember that person. If you celebrate a day in someone's honor, you celebrate it to show your respect or appreciation for that person.
We celebrate this day in honor of our first president.The pilot received a medal in honor of her great act of courage. |
| definition 4: |
An honor is a special award.
The soldiers who fought in that battle received honors from the general.- synonyms:
- award
- similar words:
- prize, recognition, reward, trophy
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| definition 5: |
When it is an honor to do something, it means that you feel lucky to be able to do this thing and it makes you feel proud that you are given the chance to do it.
Luther's dad had always admired the famous violinist, and he said that it was a very great honor to meet her.- synonyms:
- privilege
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| related words: |
character, good, praise |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
honors, honoring, honored |
| definition 1: |
When you honor someone, you value who they are or what they did. You show them that you respect and appreciate them very much.
Many people honor their mothers on Mother's Day by giving them cards and presents or taking them out for a meal.The town put up a statue to honor the soldiers who had fought in the war.- synonyms:
- admire, esteem, respect
- antonyms:
- abuse
- similar words:
- appreciate, favor, prize, value
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| definition 2: |
When people are honored for something that they have done, it means they are given a special award or ceremony for it, usually in public or in front of many people.
The athletes were honored in a special ceremony.- synonyms:
- reward
- similar words:
- decorate, praise, recognize
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| related words: |
admire, adore, bless, compliment, distinguish, worship |
| derivation: |
honorless (adj.) |
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