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honor vs accept

accept vs honor

honor is a noun but accept is not a noun.

honor and accept both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
honor Yes No Yes No
accept No No Yes No
As verbs, accept is a hypernym of honor; that is, accept is a word with a broader meaning than honor:
  • honor: accept as pay
  • accept: receive willingly something given or offered
Other hypernyms of honor include have, take.
As verbs, accept is a hypernym of honor; that is, accept is a word with a broader meaning than honor:
  • honor: show respect towards
  • accept: consider or hold as true
honor (noun) accept (noun)
the quality of being honorable and having a good name
a woman's virtue or chastity
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
the state of being honored
honor (verb) accept (verb)
accept as pay consider or hold as true
bestow honor or rewards upon react favorably to; consider right and proper
show respect towards tolerate or accommodate oneself to
be sexually responsive to, used of a female domesticated mammal
give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to
receive willingly something given or offered
take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person
admit into a group or community
receive (a report) officially, as from a committee
make use of or accept for some purpose
be designed to hold or take
Difference between honor and accept

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