Search Result:honor




Overview of noun honor

The noun honor has 4 senses


  • award, accolade, honor, honour, laurels -- (a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction; "an award for bravery")

  • honor, honour, laurels -- (the state of being honored)

  • honor, honour -- (the quality of being honorable and having a good name; "a man of honor")

  • honor, honour, purity, pureness -- (a woman's virtue or chastity)


Overview of verb honor

The verb honor has 3 senses


  • honor, honour, reward -- (bestow honor or rewards upon; "Today we honor our soldiers"; "The scout was rewarded for courageous action")

  • respect, honor, honour, abide by, observe -- (show respect towards; "honor your parents!")

  • honor, honour -- (accept as pay; "we honor checks and drafts")