Honour — synonyms, definition

1. honour (Noun) Brit, Cdn

acclaim accolade admiration adoration affection appraisal appraisement appreciation approval assessment award celebrity character commendation compliment condition consideration credit crown culture • • •

honour (Noun) — A tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction.

honour (Noun) — The state of being honoured.

honour (Noun) — The quality of being honourable and having a good name. ex. "a man of honour"

honour (Noun) — A woman's virtue or chastity.

chastity righteousness sexual morality standing symbol virtue Academy Award Emmy Grammy Nobel prize Prix Goncourt Prix de Rome academic degree aliyah cachet celebrity citation commendation crown decoration degree esteem fame glorification glory honorable mention • • •

2. honour (Verb) Brit, Cdn

abide by acclaim address admire adore adulate advance applaud appreciate bless celebrate cherish commemorate commend compliment congratulate consecrate consider dedicate dignify • • •

honour (Verb) — Bestow honour or rewards upon. ex. "Today we honour our soldiers"

honour (Verb) — Show respect towards. ex. "honour your parents!"

honour (Verb) — Accept as pay. ex. "we honour checks and drafts"

accept have recognise recognize take celebrate decorate dignify drink ennoble lionise lionize pledge salute toast tolerate wassail