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

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

Derived forms: honouring, honoured, honours

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

Encyclopedia: Honour, Profit & Pleasure