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H — Hog-nut to Hoot (Part 9 of 11)

Honor, v. a.

    1. Dignify, exalt, glorify, raise to distinction.
    2. Reverence, revere, venerate, respect, pay respect to, pay deference to, render honor to.
    3. Reverence, adore, revere, worship, hallow the name of, do the will of.
    4. Commemorate, celebrate, observe, keep.
    5. (Com.) Accept and pay (a draft).

Honorable, a.

    1. Illustrious, noble, great, of high rank.
    2. Upright, just, honest, fair, trustworthy, trusty, true, conscientious, virtuous, magnanimous, high-minded, as good as one’s word.
    3. Reputable, creditable, estimable, right, proper, equitable.

Honors, n. pl.

    1. Dignities, titles, privileges.
    2. Adornments, decorations, beauties, glories.
    3. Civilities, formal acts of respect, tokens of respect.
    4. Academic distinctions, scholarly rank.

Hood, n.

    1. Cowl, head cover, padded bonnet.
    2. Cover, protection, shelter.
    3. Cover, concealment, cloak, blind.