Honor

noun

Recognition of importance or value; respect; veneration (of someone, usually for being morally upright or successful)
The crowds gave the returning general much honor and praise.
The state of being morally upright, honest, noble, virtuous, and magnanimous; excellence of character; the perception of such a state; favourable reputation; dignity
He was a most perfect knight, for he had great honor and chivalry.
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
Audie Murphy received many honors, such as the Distinguished Service Cross.
A privilege
I had the honour of dining with the ambassador.
(in the plural) the privilege of going first
I'll let you have the honours, Bob—go ahead.
A cause of respect and fame; a glory; an excellency; an ornament.
He is an honour to his nation.
(feudal law) a seigniory or lordship held of the king, on which other lordships and manors depended
The center point of the upper half of an armorial escutcheon (compare honour point)
In bridge, an ace, king, queen, jack, or ten especially of the trump suit. In some other games, an ace, king, queen or jack.
(in the plural) (courses for) an honours degree: a university qualification of the highest rank
At university I took honours in modern history.

verb

To think of highly, to respect highly; to show respect for; to recognise the importance or spiritual value of
The freedom fighters will be forever remembered and honored by the people.
To conform to, abide by, act in accordance with (an agreement, treaty, promise, request, or the like)
I trusted you, but you have not honored your promise.
To confer (bestow) an honour or privilege upon (someone)
Ten members of the profession were honored at the ceremony.
To make payment in respect of (a cheque, banker's draft, etc.)
I'm sorry Sir, but the bank did not honour your cheque.

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