recognize vs honor

honor vs recognize

recognize is not a noun while honor is a noun.

recognize and honor both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
recognize	No	No	Yes	No
honor	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, honor is a hyponym of recognize; that is, honor is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than recognize:

recognize: show approval or appreciation of
honor: bestow honor or rewards upon

Other hyponyms of recognize include honour, reward, rubricate.

recognize (noun)	honor (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

recognize (verb)	honor (verb)
perceive to be the same	accept as pay
be fully aware or cognizant of	bestow honor or rewards upon
accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority	show respect towards
express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for
express greetings upon meeting someone
detect with the senses
grant credentials to
show approval or appreciation of
exhibit recognition for (an antigen or a substrate)

Difference between recognize and honor

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