honour

Plural: honours

Noun

• the state of being honored
• a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
• the quality of being honorable and having a good name
• a woman's virtue or chastity
• British, Canadian, Commonwealth, and Ireland standard spelling of honor.

Verb

Verb Forms: honoured, honouring, honours

• To regard with great respect; to fulfill an obligation (British spelling).
• bestow honor or rewards upon
• show respect towards
• accept as pay
• British, Canadian, Commonwealth, and Ireland standard spelling of honor.

Intj

• British, Canadian, Commonwealth, and Ireland standard spelling of honor.

Examples

• Honours are normally awarded twice a year: on The Queen's Birthday in June and at the New Year.
• We honour the spirit of competition in every game of Scrabble, win or lose.

Synonyms

abide by, accolade, award, honor, laurels, observe, pureness, purity, respect, reward

Antonyms

dishonor, disrespect

Anagrams of honour