honour
noun
[ ˈɒnə ]
• high respect; great esteem.
• "his portrait hangs in the place of honour"
Similar:
distinction,
privilege,
glory,
tribute,
kudos,
cachet,
prestige,
fame,
renown,
merit,
credit,
importance,
illustriousness,
notability,
respect,
esteem,
approbation,
• the quality of knowing and doing what is morally right.
• "I must as a matter of honour avoid any taint of dishonesty"
Similar:
integrity,
honourableness,
honesty,
uprightness,
ethics,
morals,
morality,
principle,
(high) principles,
righteousness,
rectitude,
nobility,
high-mindedness,
right-mindedness,
noble-mindedness,
virtue,
goodness,
decency,
probity,
scrupulousness,
worthiness,
worth,
fairness,
justness,
justice,
truthfulness,
trustworthiness,
reliability,
dependability,
faithfulness,
fidelity,
• something regarded as a rare opportunity and bringing pride and pleasure; a privilege.
• "Mrs Young had the honour of being received by the Queen"
• an ace, king, queen, jack, or ten.
honour
verb
• regard with great respect.
• "they honoured their parents in all they did"
Similar:
hold in great respect,
hold in high esteem,
have a high regard for,
esteem,
respect,
admire,
defer to,
look up to,
think highly of,
appreciate,
value,
prize,
cherish,
reverence,
revere,
venerate,
worship,
put on a pedestal,
• fulfil (an obligation) or keep (an agreement).
• "make sure the franchisees honour the terms of the contract"
Similar:
fulfil,
observe,
keep,
discharge,
implement,
perform,
execute,
effect,
obey,
heed,
follow,
carry out,
carry through,
keep to,
abide by,
adhere to,
comply with,
conform to,
act in accordance with,
be true to,
be faithful to,
live up to,
effectuate,
Origin:
Middle English: from Old French onor (noun), onorer (verb), from Latin honos, honor .
word of honour
• a solemn promise.
• "I'll be good to you always, I give you my word of honour"
