N. allocution, alloquy|, address, speech, # apostrophe,
interpellation, appeal,
invocation,
salutation, word in the ear,
dialogism, platform,
plank,
audience V. speak to, address,
accost, make up to,
apostrophize, appeal to,
invoke, ball,
salute, call to,
halloo, take aside, take by the button, talk to in private,
lecture N. celebration,
solemnization,
jubilee,
commemoration,
ovation,
paean, triumph,
jubilation, ceremony (rite) 998,
holiday, fiesta, zarabanda,
revelry, feast (amusement) 840, china anniversary, diamond anniversary, golden anniversary, silver anniversary, tin anniversary, china jubilee, diamond jubilee, golden jubilee, silver jubilee, tin jubilee, china wedding, diamond wedding, golden wedding, silver wedding, tin wedding, triumphal arch,
bonfire,
salute,
salvo, salvo of artillery,
feu de joie, flourish of trumpets,
fanfare, colors flying, illuminations,
inauguration,
installation, presentation,
coronation, lord mayor's show,
harvest-home, red-letter day, trophy &, c, 733,
te deum,
fete,
holiday, forefathers' day
V. celebrate keep,
signalize, do honor to,
commemorate,
solemnize,
hallow, mark with a red letter,
pledge, drink to,
toast, hob and nob,
inaugurate,
install, chair,
rejoice, kill the fatted calf, hold jubilee, roast an ox
Adv. in honor of, in commemoration of
Int. hail,
all hail, io paean, io triumphe, "see the conquering hero comes!"
N. courtesy, respect, good manners, good behavior, good breeding, manners,
politeness, bienseance,
urbanity,
comity,
gentility, breeding, polish, presence,
civility, civilization,
amenity,
suavity, good temper, good humor,
amiability, easy temper,
complacency, soft tongue,
mansuetude,
condescension,
affability,
complaisance, prvenance,
amability,
gallantry, pink of politeness, pink of courtesy,
compliment, fair words, soft words, sweet words, honeyed phrases,
ceremonial,
salutation, reception, presentation, introduction, accueil,
greeting, recognition,
welcome, abord|, respects,
devoir, regards, remembrances, kind regards, kind remembrances, love, best love, duty, empty encomium, flattering remark, hollow commendation, salaams,
obeisance, bow,
courtesy,
curtsy,
scrape,
salaam,
kotow,
kowtow, bowing and scraping,
kneeling,
genuflection,
obsequiousness,
capping, shaking hands,
&c. v, grip of the hand, embrace,
hug,
squeeze,
accolade, loving cup, vin d'honneur,
pledge, love token,
kiss,
buss,
salute, mark of recognition,
nod, "nods and becks and wreathed smiles",
valediction,
condolence V. be courteous, show courtesy, mind one's p's and q's, behave oneself, be all things to all men,
conciliate, speak one fair, take in good part, make the amiable, do the amiable, look as if butter would not melt in one's mouth, mend one's manners, receive, do the honors,
usher,
greet,
hail, bid welcome,
welcome, welcome with open arms, shake hands, hold out the hand, press the hand, squeeze the hand, press the flesh, bid godspeed, speed the parting guest,
cheer,
serenade,
salute, embrace,
kiss, kiss hands, drink to,
pledge, hob and nob, move to, nod to, smile upon, uncover, cap, touch the hat, take off the hat, doff the cap, present arms, make way for, bow, make one's bow, make a leg,
scrape,
curtsy,
courtesy, bob a curtsy, bob a courtesy,
kneel, bow the knee, bend the knee, visit, wait upon, present oneself, pay one's respects, pay a visit, dance attendance on, pay attentions to, do homage to, prostrate oneself, give one's duty to, send one's duty to,
&c. n, render polite, polish,
civilize,
humanize Adj. courteous,
polite, civil, mannerly,
urbane, well-behaved, well- mannered,
well-bred, well-brought up, good-mannered, polished, civilized, cultivated, refined,
gentlemanlike,
gallant, on one's good behavior, fine spoken, fair spoken,
soft-spoken,
honey-mouthed,
honey-tongued,
oily,
bland,
obliging,
conciliatory,
complaisant,
complacent,
obsequious,
ingratiating,
winning, gentle, mild,
good-humored,
cordial,
gracious,
affable, familiar,
neighborly,
diplomatic, tactful,
politic, artful
Adv. courteously, with a good grace, with open arms, with outstretched arms, a bras ouverts, suaviter in modo, in good humor
Int. hail,
welcome, well met,
ave,
all hail, good day, good morrow,
godspeed, pax vobiscum, may your shadow never be less, phr, tien de plus estimable que la ceremonie, "the very pink of courtesy"
V. congratulate,
gratulate,
felicitate, give one joy, wish one joy,
compliment, tender one's congratulations, offer one's congratulations, wish many happy returns of the day, wish a merry christmas and a happy new year, praise, laud (commendation) 931, congratulate oneself
Phr. "i wish you all the joy that you can wish", best wishes
N. endearment,
caress,
blandishment, blandiment|, panchement,
fondling, billing and cooing,
dalliance, necking,
petting,
sporting, sparking, hanky-panky,
caressing, embrace,
salute,
kiss,
buss,
smack,
osculation, deosculation|, amorous glances,
courtship,
wooing, suit, addresses, the soft impeachment, lovemaking,
serenading,
caterwauling,
flirting,
flirtation,
gallantry,
coquetry, true lover's knot, plighted love, love tale, love token, love letter,
billet-doux,
valentine,
honeymoon, strephon and chloe
V. phr,
caress, "faint heart neer won fair lady",
fondle, "kisses honeyed by oblivion",
pet,
dandle,
pat, pat on the head, pat on the cheek, chuck under the chin, smile upon,
coax,
wheedle,
cosset,
coddle,
cocker,
cockle, make of, make much of,
cherish,
foster, kill with kindness,
clasp,
hug,
cuddle, fold in one's arms, strain in one's arms,
nestle,
nuzzle, embrace,
kiss,
buss,
smack, blow a kiss,
salute, fold to the heart, press to the bosom, bill and coo,
spoon,
toy,
dally,
flirt,
coquet,
gallivant, galavant,
philander, make love, pay one's court to, pay one's addresses to, pay one's attentions to,
serenade, court,
woo, set one's cap at, be sweet upon, look sweet upon,
ogle, cast sheep's eyes upon, faire les yeux doux, fall in love with, win the affections, die for,
propose, make an offer, have an offer, pop the question, plight one's troth, plight one's faith
N. respect, regard, consideration,
courtesy, attention,
deference, reverence, honor, esteem,
estimation,
veneration, admiration,
approbation,
homage,
fealty,
obeisance,
genuflection, kneeling prostration,
obsequiousness,
salaam,
kowtow, bow, presenting arms,
salute, respects, regards, duty, devoirs, egards, devotion
V. respect, regard,
revere, reverence, hold in reverence, honor,
venerate,
hallow, esteem, think much of, entertain respect for, bear respect for, look up to, defer to, have a high opinion of, hold a high opinion of, pay attention, pay respect, to, do honor to, render honor to, do the honors,
hail, show courtesy,
salute, present arms, do homage to, pay homage to, pay tribute to, kneel to, bow to, bend the knee to, fall down before, prostrate oneself, kiss the hem of one's garment, worship, keep one's distance, make room, observe due decorum, stand upon ceremony, command respect, inspire respect,
awe, inspire awe,
impose,
overawe,
dazzle Adj. respecting, respectful,
deferential,
decorous,
reverential,
obsequious,
ceremonious,
bareheaded, cap in hand, on one's knees,
prostrate, respected, in high esteem, in high estimation,
time-honored,
venerable,
emeritus Adv. in deference to, with all respect, with all due respect, with due respect, with the highest respect, with submission, saving your grace, saving your presence, salva sit reverentia, pace tanti nominis
Int. hail,
all hail, esto perpetua, may your shadow never be less, phr, "and pluck up drowned honor by the locks", "his honor rooted in dishonor stood", "honor pricks me on"