honor

n 1: a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction; "an

award for bravery" [syn: {award}, {accolade}, {honour},

{laurels}]

2: the state of being honored [syn: {honour}, {laurels}] [ant:

{dishonor}]

3: the quality of being honorable and having a good name; "a

man of honor" [syn: {honour}] [ant: {dishonor}]

4: a woman's virtue or chastity [syn: {honour}, {purity}]

v 1: bestow honor upon; "Today we honor our soldiers" [syn: {honour},

{reward}] [ant: {dishonor}]

2: show respect towards; "honor your parents!" [syn: {respect},

{honour}, {abide by}, {observe}] [ant: {disrespect}]

3: accept as pay; "we honor checks and drafts" [syn: {honour}]

[ant: {dishonor}]

4: confer honor on [syn: {honour}, {favor}, {favour}, {grace}]