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renown vs honor

honor vs renown

renown and honor both are nouns.

renown is not a verb while honor is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
renown Yes No No No
honor Yes No Yes No
As nouns, honor is a hypernym of renown; that is, honor is a word with a broader meaning than renown:
  • renown: the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
  • honor: the state of being honored
Other hypernyms of renown include honour, laurels.
renown (noun) honor (noun)
the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed 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
renown (verb) honor (verb)
accept as pay
bestow honor or rewards upon
show respect towards
Difference between renown and honor

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