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present tense third-person singular of honor
Synonyms & Antonyms of honors
(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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- fetes
- (or fêtes),
- recognizes
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honors
noun
plural of honor
Synonyms & Antonyms of honors (Entry 2 of 2)
1
an asset that brings praise or renown
- a dedicated, caring teacher who is an honor to the teaching profession
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2
public acknowledgment or admiration for an achievement
- the honor we give to our soldiers on Veterans Day
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- compliments,
- encomiums
- (also encomia),
- eulogies,
- panegyrics,
- toasts,
- tributes
3
something given in recognition of achievement
- has received several honors from the Boy Scouts for his many years of service
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4
something granted as a special favor
- it will be an honor for me to show your aunt around the city
Synonyms for honors
- appanages
- (also apanages),
- boons,
- concessions,
- privileges
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“Honors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/honors. Accessed 26 Sep. 2021.
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