English dictionary

honor

/'/A/n/@/r/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

noun.communication

Synonyms accolade award honour laurels

Source: WordNet 3.0
the state of being honored

noun.state

Synonyms honour laurels

Source: WordNet 3.0
the quality of being honorable and having a good name

noun.attribute

Examples
A man of honor.

Synonyms honour

Antonyms dishonor dishonour

Source: WordNet 3.0
a woman's virtue or chastity

noun.attribute

Synonyms honour pureness purity

Source: WordNet 3.0
Esteem due or paid to worth; high estimation; respect; consideration; reverence; veneration; manifestation of respect or reverence.

noun

Source: webster1913

bestow honor or rewards upon

verb.social

Examples
Today we honor our soldiers.

Synonyms honour reward

Antonyms attaint disgrace dishonor dishonour shame

Source: WordNet 3.0
show respect towards

verb.social

Examples
Honor your parents!

Synonyms abide by honour observe respect

Antonyms disrespect

Source: WordNet 3.0
accept as pay

verb.possession

Examples
We honor checks and drafts.

Source: WordNet 3.0
To regard or treat with honor, esteem, or respect; to revere; to treat with deference and submission; when used of the Supreme Being, to reverence; to adore; to worship.

verb

Source: webster1913