"honor" | Definition and Related Words

honor

Noun

A tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction (synset 106709228)
"an award for bravery"

is a type of: symbol - an arbitrary sign (written or printed) that has acquired a conventional significance
subtypes:
- prize, trophy - something given as a token of victory
- aliyah - (Judaism) the honor of being called up to the reading desk in the synagogue to read from the Torah
- academic degree, degree - an award conferred by a college or university signifying that the recipient has satisfactorily completed a course of study
- crown, pennant - the award given to the champion
- cachet, seal, seal of approval - an indication of approved or superior status
- citation, commendation - an official award (as for bravery or service) usually given as formal public statement
- distinction - an honor awarded to someone in recognition of achievement or superiority
- honorable mention, mention - an official recognition of merit
- letter, varsity letter - an award earned by participation in a school sport
- decoration, laurel wreath, medal, medallion, palm, ribbon - an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event
- trophy - an award for success in war or hunting
- emmy - an annual award by the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences for outstanding achievements in television
- nobel prize - an annual award for outstanding contributions to chemistry or physics or physiology and medicine or literature or economics or peace
- academy award, oscar - an annual award by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for achievements in motion picture production and performance
- prix de rome - an annual prize awarded by the French government in a competition of painters and artists and sculptors and musicians and architects; the winner in each category receives support for a period of study in Rome
- prix goncourt - an award given annually for contributions to French literature
same as: accolade, award, honour, laurels
The state of being honored (synset 114460341)
is a type of: standing - social or financial or professional status or reputation
subtypes:
- glorification, glory - a state of high honor
- celebrity, fame, renown - the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
- esteem, regard, respect - the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)
- reputation, repute - the state of being held in high esteem and honor
same as: honour, laurels
The quality of being honorable and having a good name (synset 104876319)
"a man of honor"

is a type of: righteousness - adhering to moral principles

same as: honour
A woman's virtue or chastity (synset 104857203)
is a type of: chastity, sexual morality, virtue - morality with respect to sexual relations

same as: honour, pureness, purity

Verb

Bestow honor or rewards upon (synset 202551772)
"Today we honor our soldiers"; "The scout was rewarded for courageous action"

is a type of: recognise, recognize - show approval or appreciation of
subtypes:
- drink, pledge, salute, toast, wassail - propose a toast to
- dignify, ennoble - confer dignity or honor upon
- decorate - award a mark of honor, such as a medal, to
same as: honour, reward
Show respect towards (synset 202462665)
"honor your parents!"

is a type of: accept - consider or hold as true
subtypes:
- celebrate, lionise, lionize - assign great social importance to
- tolerate - recognize and respect (rights and beliefs of others)
same as: abide by, honour, observe, respect
Accept as pay (synset 202242413)
"we honor checks and drafts"

is a type of: accept, have, take - receive willingly something given or offered

same as: honour

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