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(Entry 1 of 2)
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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honor
nounSynonyms & Antonyms of honor (Entry 2 of 2)
1
faithfulness to high moral standards
- the mayor, a man of honor, never broke a promise to the voters
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- corruptibility,
- corruption,
- corruptness,
- debasement,
- debauchery,
- decadence,
- degeneracy,
- degradation,
- depravity,
- disgrace,
- disgracefulness,
- disreputableness,
- dissipatedness,
- dissipation,
- dissoluteness,
- looseness,
- perversion,
- pervertedness,
- profligacy,
- shamelessness,
- venality
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2
an asset that brings praise or renown
- a dedicated, caring teacher who is an honor to the teaching profession
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3
public acknowledgment or admiration for an achievement
- the honor we give to our soldiers on Veterans Day
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4
something given in recognition of achievement
- has received several honors from the Boy Scouts for his many years of service
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5
something granted as a special favor
- it will be an honor for me to show your aunt around the city
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- appanage
- (also apanage),
- boon,
- concession,
- privilege
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The first known use of honor was in the 13th century
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