honor

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

The crowds gave the returning general much honor and praise.

A prophet is not without honour, save in his own country.

The 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.

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.

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.

A privilege (which honors the person experiencing it).

I had the honour of dining with the ambassador.

The privilege of going first.

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

To 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.

To 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.

To 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.

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

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

On one's honor; truthfully.

“Not a ha’porth. Different gangs and different ships. He was tried again for prison breaking, and got made a Lifer.” “And was that—Honour!—the only time you worked out, in this part of the country?” “The only time.”