honour
Noun · VerbUS[on-er]/ˈɑnɚ/2 syllables
Open English WordNet
Noun (4)honours
- the state of being honoredSynonyms: honorlaurelsType of standingKinds glory, fame, esteem, repute
- a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction“an award for bravery”Synonyms: awardaccoladehonorlaurelsType of symbolKinds academic degree, pennant, decoration, citation, Nobel prize, cachet, trophy, mention, Prix de Rome, letter +5 more
- the quality of being honorable and having a good name“a man of honor”Synonyms: honorType of righteousness
- a woman's virtue or chastitySynonyms: honorpuritypurenessType of virtue, chastity
Verb (3)honours, honoured, honouring
- bestow honor or rewards upon“Today we honor our soldiers”“The scout was rewarded for courageous action”Synonyms: honorrewardMore general recognize, recogniseMore specific toast, ennoble, decorate
- show respect towards“honor your parents!”Synonyms: respecthonorabide byobserveMore general acceptMore specific lionize, tolerate
- accept as pay“we honor checks and drafts”Synonyms: honorMore general accept, take
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Translations
Noun honour, high respect
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Webster's Dictionary (1913)
honour n. & v.
Same as honor; — chiefly British usage. Brit.
Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), from GCIDE 0.54 · with additions: GCIDE editors