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honours

noun

Meaning

  1. Recognition of importance or value; respect; veneration (of someone, usually for being morally upright or successful)
  2. The state of being morally upright, honest, noble, virtuous, and magnanimous; excellence of character; the perception of such a state; favourable reputation; dignity
  3. 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
  4. A privilege
  5. (in the plural) the privilege of going first
  6. A cause of respect and fame; a glory; an excellency; an ornament.
  7. To think of highly, to respect highly; to show respect for; to recognise the importance or spiritual value of
  8. To conform to, abide by, act in accordance with (an agreement, treaty, promise, request, or the like)
  9. To confer (bestow) an honour or privilege upon (someone)
  10. To make payment in respect of (a cheque, banker's draft, etc.)

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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