Definitions
1.NounRecognition of importance or value; respect; veneration ."The crowds gave the returning general much honor and praise."
2.NounThe state of being morally upright, honest, noble, virtuous, and magnanimous; excellence of character; the perception of such a state; favourable reputation; dignity."He was a most perfect knight, for he had great honor and chivalry.; His honor was unstained."
3.NounA token of praise or respect; something that represents praiseworthiness or respect, such as a prize or award given by the state to a citizen."Honors are normally awarded twice a year: on The Queen's Birthday in June and at the New Year.; He wore an honor on his breast.; military honors; civil honors; Audie Murphy received many honors, such as the Distinguished Service Cross."
4.NounA privilege (which honors the person experiencing it)."I had the honour of dining with the ambassador."
5.NounThe privilege of going first."I'll let you have the honours, Bob—go ahead."
6.NounThe right to play one's ball before one's opponent.
7.NounA cause of respect and fame; a glory; an excellency; an ornament."He is an honour to his nation."
8.NounA seigniory or lordship held of the king, on which other lordships and manors depended.
9.NounThe center point of the upper half of an armorial escutcheon .
10.NounIn bridge, an ace, king, queen, jack, or ten especially of the trump suit; in some other games, an ace, king, queen or jack.
a dragon or wind tile.
11.Nouna dragon or wind tile.
12.Noun(Courses for) an honours degree: a university qualification of the highest rank."At university I took honours in modern history."
13.VerbTo think of highly, to respect highly; to show respect for; to recognise the importance or spiritual value of."The freedom fighters will be forever remembered and honored by the people."
14.VerbTo conform to, abide by, act in accordance with (an agreement, treaty, promise, request, or the like)."I trusted you, but you have not honored your promise.; Our wishes were honored by changing the date of the wedding.; Some application software does not honor the theme colors chosen in the operating system settings."
15.VerbTo confer (bestow) an honour or privilege upon (someone)."Ten members of the profession were honored at the ceremony.; The prince honored me with an invitation to his birthday banquet."
16.VerbTo make payment in respect of (a cheque, banker's draft, etc.)."I'm sorry Sir, but the bank did not honour your cheque."
17.InterjectionOn one's honor; truthfully.