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1. A university degree with honors
   - honours [Brit, Cdn], honours degree [Brit, Cdn]

1. A tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
   - award, accolade, honour [Brit, Cdn], laurels
    
2. The state of being honored
   - honour [Brit, Cdn], laurels
    
3. The quality of being honorable and having a good name
   "a man of honor";
   - honour [Brit, Cdn]
    
4. A woman's virtue or chastity
   - 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: honorses

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

Antonym: dishonor [US]

Encyclopedia: Honors