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1. Meaning 1 · 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.”

2. Meaning 2 · noun

   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.”

3. Meaning 3 · 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

   “Audie Murphy received many honors, such as the Distinguished Service Cross.”

4. Meaning 4 · noun

   A privilege

   “I had the honour of dining with the ambassador.”

5. Meaning 5 · noun

   (in the plural) the privilege of going first

   “I'll let you have the honours, Bob—go ahead.”

6. Meaning 6 · noun

   A cause of respect and fame; a glory; an excellency; an ornament.

   “He is an honour to his nation.”

7. Meaning 7 · noun

   (feudal law) a seigniory or lordship held of the king, on which other lordships and manors depended

8. Meaning 8 · noun

   The center point of the upper half of an armorial escutcheon (compare honour point)

9. Meaning 9 · 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.

10. Meaning 10 · noun

    (in the plural) (courses for) an honours degree: a university qualification of the highest rank

    “At university I took honours in modern history.”

11. Meaning 11 · 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.”

12. Meaning 12 · verb

    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.”

13. Meaning 13 · verb

    To confer (bestow) an honour or privilege upon (someone)

    “Ten members of the profession were honored at the ceremony.”

14. Meaning 14 · verb

    To make payment in respect of (a cheque, banker's draft, etc.)

    “I'm sorry Sir, but the bank did not honour your cheque.”

How this word is used

• Everyday “The crowds gave the returning general much honor and praise.”
• General “He was a most perfect knight, for he had great honor and chivalry.”
• General “Audie Murphy received many honors, such as the Distinguished Service Cross.”
• General “I had the honour of dining with the ambassador.”
• General “I'll let you have the honours, Bob—go ahead.”
• General “He is an honour to his nation.”
• General “At university I took honours in modern history.”
• Everyday “The freedom fighters will be forever remembered and honored by the people.”
• General “I trusted you, but you have not honored your promise.”
• General “Ten members of the profession were honored at the ceremony.”
• General “I'm sorry Sir, but the bank did not honour your cheque.”

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