English noun: honour | |||
1. | honour (state) the state of being honored | ||
Synonyms | honor, laurels | ||
Broader (hypernym) | standing | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | celebrity, esteem, fame, glorification, glory, regard, renown, reputation, repute, respect | ||
Antonyms | dishonor, dishonour | ||
2. | honour (communication) a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction | ||
Samples | An award for bravery. | ||
Synonyms | accolade, award, honor, laurels | ||
Broader (hypernym) | symbol | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | academic degree, Academy Award, aliyah, cachet, citation, commendation, crown, decoration, degree, Emmy, honorable mention, laurel wreath, letter, medal, medallion, mention, Nobel prize, Oscar, palm, pennant, Prix de Rome, Prix Goncourt, prize, ribbon, seal, seal of approval, trophy, trophy, varsity letter | ||
3. | honour (attribute) the quality of being honorable and having a good name | ||
Samples | A man of honor. | ||
Synonyms | honor | ||
Broader (hypernym) | righteousness | ||
Antonyms | dishonor, dishonour | ||
4. | honour (attribute) a woman's virtue or chastity | ||
Synonyms | honor, pureness, purity | ||
Broader (hypernym) | chastity, sexual morality, virtue | ||
English verb: honour | |||
1. | honour (social) bestow honor or rewards upon | ||
Samples | Today we honor our soldiers. The scout was rewarded for courageous action. | ||
Synonyms | honor, reward | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Somebody ----s somebody. Something ----s somebody. Something ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | recognise, recognize | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | decorate, dignify, drink, ennoble, pledge, salute, toast, wassail | ||
Antonyms | attaint, disgrace, dishonor, dishonour, shame | ||
2. | honour (social) show respect towards | ||
Samples | Honor your parents!. | ||
Synonyms | abide by, honor, observe, respect | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Somebody ----s somebody | ||
Broader (hypernym) | accept | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | celebrate, lionise, lionize, tolerate | ||
Antonyms | disrespect | ||
3. | honour (possession) accept as pay | ||
Samples | We honor checks and drafts. | ||
Synonyms | honor | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | accept, have, take | ||
Antonyms | dishonor, dishonour | ||