nounπShareRecognition 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."valueculturemoralcharactersocietyattitudeachievementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe 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."moralcharactervaluephilosophybeingattitudequalitysocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA 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."valueachievementculturesocietytraditionstatemoralChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA privilege"I had the honour of dining with the ambassador."valueachievementmoralsocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(in the plural) the privilege of going first"The students were given the honour to answer the first questions on the test. "valuetraditionculturesocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA cause of respect and fame; a glory; an excellency; an ornament."He is an honour to his nation."characterachievementvaluemoralqualityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(feudal law) a seigniory or lordship held of the king, on which other lordships and manors depended"Sir Reginald's castle was the center of the honour, with many smaller villages and farms owing him loyalty and service. "propertyroyalgovernmenthistorylawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe center point of the upper half of an armorial escutcheon (compare honour point)"The eagle was positioned in the honour of the shield, right in the center of the top half. "heraldrypositionpointChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareIn bridge, an ace, king, queen, jack, or ten especially of the trump suit. In some other games, an ace, king, queen or jack.""In our bridge game tonight, I hope to get lucky and hold at least one honour in my hand." "gameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(in the plural) (courses for) an honours degree: a university qualification of the highest rank"At university I took honours in modern history."educationdegreeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo 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."culturereligionvaluemoralachievementphilosophysocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo 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."valuemorallawbusinesspoliticsgovernmentstatesocietycharacteractionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo confer (bestow) an honour or privilege upon (someone)"Ten members of the profession were honored at the ceremony."valuemoralsocietycultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make payment in respect of (a cheque, banker's draft, etc.)"The bank will honour the cheque if there are sufficient funds in the account. "businessfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
