1. (

• award ,
• accolade ,
• honor ,
• honour ,
• laurels

) a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction; "an award for bravery" ;

2. (

• honor ,
• honour ,
• laurels

) the state of being honored ;

3. (

• honor ,
• honour

) the quality of being honorable and having a good name; "a man of honor" ;

4. (

• honor ,
• honour ,
• purity ,
• pureness

) a woman's virtue or chastity ;

1. (

• honor ,
• honour ,
• reward ,

) bestow honor or rewards upon; "Today we honor our soldiers"; "The scout was rewarded for courageous action" ;

2. (

• respect ,
• honor ,
• honour ,
• abide_by ,
• observe ,

) show respect towards; "honor your parents!" ;

3. (

• honor ,
• honour

) accept as pay; "we honor checks and drafts" ;