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(n)
(uncountable) an attitude of consideration or high regard
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A kind or helpful deed; an instance of voluntarily assisting (someone).
British standard spelling of favor.
An expression of approval; praise.
(v)
(transitive) To accept (a decision or law) and act in accordance with it; to conform to (a decision or law); to acquiesce to (a decision or law).
(archaic) An observation (remark, comment or judgement).
Something of value given in return for an act.
(countable, uncountable) Charming, pleasing qualities.
A trophy or medal; something that denotes an accomplishment, especially in a competition. A prize or honor based on merit.
British, Canadian, Commonwealth, and Ireland standard spelling of honor.
The state or degree of being pure.
Honors. From the Ancient Greek practice of crowning victors with a branch from the laurel bush, sacred to Apollo.
A politician or other person who bears the title of "honorable".
Assessment, estimation, or regard; especially; favourable estimation or regard.
Abbreviation of honours.
(adj)
(British spelling) Respected, having received honour.
UK standard spelling of honorable.
(countable, uncountable) A demonstration of respect, as towards a person after his or her retirement or death.
(countable, uncountable) Something deserving or worthy of positive recognition or reward.
The state of being dignified or worthy of esteem: elevation of mind or character.
US standard spelling of valour. [Individually sustained verve or passion.]
What somebody or something is known for.
(transitive) To praise or acclaim.
An expression of praise, congratulation, or respect.
An acknowledgment of gratitude, respect or admiration; an accompanying gift.
Steadfast adherence to a strict moral or ethical code.
Reliance on the truth of something said or done; faith; trust.
To yield assent; to accord; to acquiesce, agree, consent; to adapt oneself, to conform.
displayed with special treatment
A feeling of satisfaction obtained from one's aspirations or needs being fulfilled.
The act of recognizing or the condition of being recognized (matching a current observation with a memory of a prior observation of the same entity).
The quality of being excellent; brilliance
Having special privileges.
(transitive) To satisfy, carry out, bring to completion (an obligation, a requirement, etc.).
(transitive or intransitive) To engage in joyful activity in appreciation of an event.
The time when something happens.
The act of achieving or performing; a successful performance; accomplishment.
A customer, as of a certain store or restaurant.
Happy, content.
Feeling honoured (by something); feeling happy or satisfied about an event or fact; gratified.
Honour, admiration, or distinction, accorded by common consent to a person or thing; high reputation; renown.
Something, such as a monument, by which someone or something is remembered.
(transitive) To honour the memory of someone or something with a ceremony or object.
The devotion accorded to a deity or to a sacred object.
A sense of one's own worth; reasonable self-esteem and satisfaction (in oneself, in one's work, one's family, etc).
(sports) A sports competition, especially for track and field or swimming.
The state or characteristic of being just or fair.
(uncountable) A state of being pleased or contented; gratification.
(uncountable) The ability of the brain to record information or impressions with the facility of recalling them later, usually at will.
The name of a writing such as a book, which identifies it and usually describes its subject, with a short phrase that often summarizes its topic.
(uncountable) A cheerful attitude; happiness; a good, happy, or positive mood.
celebration
(by extension, with "his" or "your", often capitalised) Title applied to a lord, bishop, judge, or another man with a title.
Used in a phrasal verb: abide by (“to accept and act in accordance with”).
(used with His, Her or Your) A form of address for certain high officials or dignitaries.
A public official whose duty it is to administer the law, especially by presiding over trials and rendering judgments; a justice.
Promise or agreement to do something in the future, especially:
To keep erect; to support; to sustain; to keep from falling
Initialism of second-in-command. [Somebody ranking next below a commander.]
A peer of the realm, particularly a temporal one
(countable) A particular benefit, advantage, or favor; a right or immunity enjoyed by some but not others; a prerogative, preferential treatment.
An honour or reward striven for in a competitive contest; anything offered to be competed for, or as an inducement to, or reward of, effort.
(transitive, intransitive) To communicate (news or information, especially electronically).
The state of being famous or well-known and spoken of, especially for something positive.
A military commander or bandit leader wielding civilian power in an area where the government is weak.
(medicine) The act of releasing an inpatient from hospital.
A tool or instrument for working with.
British standard spelling of fulfill.
A person who holds an honorary appointment.
(countable) A surname.
(figurative) The center of attention; the highlight or most important part.
A stamped or cast metal object (usually a disc), particularly one awarded as a prize or reward.
(by extension) Attention, notice, a starring or central role, present fame; spotlight.
A speech that sets the main theme of a conference or other gathering; a keynote speech or keynote address.
A kind of hanging bandage put around the neck, in which a wounded arm or hand is supported.
(electronics, telecommunications) Initialism of Computer Telephony Integration.
A long, often knitted, garment worn around the neck.
The main meal of the day, often eaten in the evening.
(chiefly uncountable) Bread that has been toasted (cooked lightly by browning).
A male duck.
A female given name from Irish.
a university degree with honors
(US) Initialism of International Trade Commission.
(uncountable) The quality of being noble.
A positive emotion including wonder and approbation; the regarding of another as being wonderful
The quality of how good the reputation of something or someone is, how favourably something or someone is regarded.
(uncountable) Accordance with moral principles; conformity of behaviour or thought with the strictures of morality; good moral conduct.
One's concern for another; esteem; relation, reference.
The act of commending; praise; favorable representation in words; recommendation.
Praise; accolades.
(uncountable) The state of being honest, honourable, and moral.
American standard spelling of dishonour.
One who hones.
One who receives an honor.