Synonyms for honor

Synonyms for (noun) honor

Synonyms: honor, honour, pureness, purity

Definition: a woman's virtue or chastity

Similar words: virtue, chastity, sexual morality

Definition: morality with respect to sexual relations


Synonyms: honor, honour

Definition: the quality of being honorable and having a good name

Usage: a man of honor

Similar words: righteousness

Definition: adhering to moral principles


Synonyms: honor, honour, laurels, award, accolade

Definition: a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

Usage: an award for bravery

Similar words: symbol

Definition: an arbitrary sign (written or printed) that has acquired a conventional significance


Synonyms: laurels, honor, honour

Definition: the state of being honored

Similar words: standing

Definition: social or financial or professional status or reputation

Usage: of equal standing; a member in good standing


Synonyms for (verb) honor

Synonyms: honor, honour

Definition: accept as pay

Usage: we honor checks and drafts

Similar words: have, take, accept

Definition: receive willingly something given or offered

Usage: The only girl who would have him was the miller's daughter; I won't have this dog in my house!; Please accept my present


Synonyms: respect, abide by, honor, honour, observe

Definition: show respect towards

Usage: honor your parents!

Similar words: accept

Definition: consider or hold as true

Usage: I cannot accept the dogma of this church; accept an argument


Synonyms: reward, honor, honour

Definition: bestow honor or rewards upon

Usage: Today we honor our soldiers; The scout was rewarded for courageous action

Similar words: recognise, recognize

Definition: show approval or appreciation of

Usage: My work is not recognized by anybody!; The best student was recognized by the Dean


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