paye

Phonetic: "/ˈɒn.ə/"

Part Of Speech: noun

Definition: Recognition of importance or value; respect; veneration (of someone, usually for being morally upright or successful)

Example: The crowds gave the returning general much honor and praise.

Definition: The state of being morally upright, honest, noble, virtuous, and magnanimous; excellence of character; the perception of such a state; favourable reputation; dignity

Example: He was a most perfect knight, for he had great honor and chivalry.

Definition: 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

Example: Audie Murphy received many honors, such as the Distinguished Service Cross.

Definition: A privilege

Example: I had the honour of dining with the ambassador.

Definition: (in the plural) the privilege of going first

Example: I'll let you have the honours, Bob—go ahead.

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

Example: He is an honour to his nation.

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

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

Definition: In bridge, an ace, king, queen, jack, or ten especially of the trump suit. In some other games, an ace, king, queen or jack.

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

Example: At university I took honours in modern history.

Phonetic: "/ˈɒn.ə/"

Part Of Speech: verb

Definition: To think of highly, to respect highly; to show respect for; to recognise the importance or spiritual value of

Example: The freedom fighters will be forever remembered and honored by the people.

Definition: To conform to, abide by, act in accordance with (an agreement, treaty, promise, request, or the like)

Example: I trusted you, but you have not honored your promise.

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

Example: Ten members of the profession were honored at the ceremony.

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

Example: I'm sorry Sir, but the bank did not honour your cheque.