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honor in Persian

اِفتِخار eftexâr

UK/ˈɒn.ə//ˈɑ.nɚ/

honor in Persian: اِفتِخار (eftexâr), شَرَف (šaraf), عِزَّت ('ezzat). In English, honor means recognition of importance or value; respect; veneration (of someone, usually for being morally upright or successful).

Persian words for honor

recognition of importance or spiritual value; respect
اِفتِخار eftexâr
token of praise or respect
اِفتِخار eftexâr, شَرَف šaraf, عِزَّت 'ezzat

English meaning of honor

  1. noun Recognition of importance or value; respect; veneration (of someone, usually for being morally upright or successful).
  2. noun The state of being morally upright, honest, noble, virtuous, and magnanimous; excellence of character; the perception of such a state; favourable reputation; dignity.
  3. noun A token of praise or respect; something that represents praiseworthiness or respect, such as a prize or award given by the state to a citizen.
  4. noun A privilege (which honors the person experiencing it).

Full definition of honor

honor in a sentence

  • The crowds gave the returning general much honor and praise.
  • He was a most perfect knight, for he had great honor and chivalry.
  • His honor was unstained.

Synonyms of honor

All synonyms of honor

honor in other languages

Questions about honor in Persian

What is the meaning of honor in Persian?
Honor in Persian is اِفتِخار (eftexâr), شَرَف (šaraf), عِزَّت ('ezzat).
معنی honor چیست؟
Honor: اِفتِخار (eftexâr), شَرَف (šaraf), عِزَّت ('ezzat).
What does honor mean in English?
Honor means recognition of importance or value; respect; veneration (of someone, usually for being morally upright or successful).

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