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honorable

Speech parts

1. honorable - Noun

2. honorable - Adjective

3. honorable - Adjective Satellite

Meaning

Worthy of honor; fit to be esteemed or regarded; estimable; illustrious.

High-minded; actuated by principles of honor, or a scrupulous regard to probity, rectitude, or reputation.

Proceeding from an upright and laudable cause, or directed to a just and proper end; not base; irreproachable; fair; as, an honorable motive.

Conferring honor, or produced by noble deeds.

Worthy of respect; regarded with esteem; to be commended; consistent with honor or rectitude.

Performed or accompanied with marks of honor, or with testimonies of esteem; an honorable burial.

Of reputable association or use; respectable.

An epithet of respect or distinction; as, the honorable Senate; the honorable gentleman.

Source: Webster's dictionary

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all respectable companies give guarantees Source: Internet

ruined the family's good name Source: Internet

it seems ethical and right Source: Internet

followed the only honorable course of action Source: Internet

honest lawyers Source: Internet

honest reporting Source: Internet

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