Honorable Discharge

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /ˈɑnərəbəl dɪsˈtʃɑrdʒ/

Definitions of honorable discharge

noun a certificate given to a member of the military upon completion of their service that signifies good conduct and faithful service

Example Sentences

A1 She was thrilled to receive an honorable discharge from her job.

A2 The employee was awarded an honorable discharge for her years of loyal service.

B1 His honorable discharge from the company came as a surprise to many of his colleagues.

B2 Despite facing challenges, he was able to achieve an honorable discharge from his position.

C1 The CEO praised her for her outstanding contributions, leading to an honorable discharge.

C2 Her dedication and hard work were recognized with an honorable discharge from the company.

Examples of honorable discharge in a Sentence

formal After completing his service, John received an honorable discharge from the military.

informal My cousin got an honorable discharge from the army last year.

slang Dude, did you hear that Jake got a sweet honorable discharge?

figurative Leaving the toxic workplace was like receiving an honorable discharge from a bad situation.

Grammatical Forms of honorable discharge

plural

honorable discharges

comparative

more honorable discharge

superlative

most honorable discharge

present tense

honorable discharges

future tense

will have honorable discharge

perfect tense

has had honorable discharge

continuous tense

is having honorable discharge

singular

honorable discharge

positive degree

honorable discharge

infinitive

to honorably discharge

gerund

honoring discharge

participle

honored discharge

Origin and Evolution of honorable discharge

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The term 'honorable discharge' originated in the military to signify a service member being released from duty with a positive and respectable record.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'honorable discharge' has remained consistent in its meaning within military contexts, signifying a positive separation from service with recognition of good conduct and service. The term has also been adopted in civilian contexts to signify a positive release or completion of obligations.