honours
noun
Meaning
- Recognition of importance or value; respect; veneration (of someone, usually for being morally upright or successful)
- The state of being morally upright, honest, noble, virtuous, and magnanimous; excellence of character; the perception of such a state; favourable reputation; dignity
- 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
- A privilege
- (in the plural) the privilege of going first
- A cause of respect and fame; a glory; an excellency; an ornament.
- To think of highly, to respect highly; to show respect for; to recognise the importance or spiritual value of
- To conform to, abide by, act in accordance with (an agreement, treaty, promise, request, or the like)
- To confer (bestow) an honour or privilege upon (someone)
- To make payment in respect of (a cheque, banker's draft, etc.)
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