honor

  • (noun): Recognition of importance or value; respect; veneration (of someone, usually for being morally upright or successful)
  • (noun): The state of being morally upright, honest, noble, virtuous, and magnanimous; excellence of character; the perception of such a state; favourable reputation; dignity
  • (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
  • (noun): A privilege
  • (noun): (in the plural) the privilege of going first
  • (noun): A cause of respect and fame; a glory; an excellency; an ornament.
  • (noun): (feudal law) a seigniory or lordship held of the king, on which other lordships and manors depended
  • (noun): The center point of the upper half of an armorial escutcheon (compare honour point)
  • (noun): In bridge, an ace, king, queen, jack, or ten especially of the trump suit. In some other games, an ace, king, queen or jack.
  • (noun): (in the plural) (courses for) an honours degree: a university qualification of the highest rank
  • (verb): To think of highly, to respect highly; to show respect for; to recognise the importance or spiritual value of
  • (verb): To conform to, abide by, act in accordance with (an agreement, treaty, promise, request, or the like)
  • (verb): To confer (bestow) an honour or privilege upon (someone)
  • (verb): To make payment in respect of (a cheque, banker's draft, etc.)
  • The crowds gave the returning general much honor and praise.
  • He was a most perfect knight, for he had great honor and chivalry.
  • Audie Murphy received many honors, such as the Distinguished Service Cross.
  • I had the honour of dining with the ambassador.
  • I'll let you have the honours, Bob—go ahead.