1. A tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
   "She received many honors for her scientific work";
   - award, accolade, honour [Brit, Cdn], laurels
    
2. The quality of being honorable and having a good name
   "a man of honor";
   - honour [Brit, Cdn]
    
3. The state of being honored
   "She accepted the honor with gratitude";
   - honour [Brit, Cdn], laurels
    
4. A woman's virtue or chastity
   "In some cultures, a woman's honor is still closely tied to her sexual purity";
   - honour [Brit, Cdn], purity, pureness

1. Bestow honor or rewards upon
   "Today we honor our soldiers";
   - honour [Brit, Cdn], reward, fete, fête
    
2. Show respect towards
   "honor your parents!";
   - respect, honour [Brit, Cdn], abide by, observe
    
3. Accept as pay
   "we honor checks and drafts";
   - honour [Brit, Cdn]

Derived forms: honored, honoring, honors

Type of: accept, chastity, have, recognise [Brit], recognize, righteousness, sexual morality, standing, symbol, take, virtue

Antonym: dishonor [US], dishonour [Brit, Cdn]

Encyclopedia: Honor, MI