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honor

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a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction(noun.communication)

Synonym:
accolade, award, honour, laurels

source: wordnet30
the state of being honored(noun.state)

Synonym:
honour, laurels

source: wordnet30
the quality of being honorable and having a good name(noun.attribute)

Example:
A man of honor.

Synonym:
honour
Antonym:
dishonor, dishonour

source: wordnet30
a woman's virtue or chastity(noun.attribute)

Synonym:
honour, pureness, purity

source: wordnet30
Esteem due or paid to worth; high estimation; respect; consideration; reverence; veneration; manifestation of respect or reverence.(noun)

source: webster1913

bestow honor or rewards upon(verb.social)

Example:
Today we honor our soldiers.

Synonym:
honour, reward
Antonym:
attaint, disgrace, dishonor, dishonour, shame

source: wordnet30
show respect towards(verb.social)

Example:
Honor your parents!.

Synonym:
abide by, honour, observe, respect
Antonym:
disrespect

source: wordnet30
accept as pay(verb.possession)

Example:
We honor checks and drafts.

source: wordnet30
To regard or treat with honor, esteem, or respect; to revere; to treat with deference and submission; when used of the Supreme Being, to reverence; to adore; to worship.(verb)

source: webster1913

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