honors

Noun

honor (countable and uncountable, plural honors)

1. (US, uncountable) Recognition of importance or value; respect; veneration (of someone, usually for being morally upright or successful).
   • The crowds gave the returning general much honor and praise.
2. (US, uncountable) The state of being morally upright, honest, noble, virtuous, and magnanimous; excellence of character; the perception of such a state; favourable reputation; dignity.
   • He was a most perfect knight, for he had great honor and chivalry.

   Synonyms:

   integrity, rectitude, uprightness, angelicality, angelicalness, angelicity, angelicness, decency, godliness, honesty

3. (US, countable) 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.
   • Honors are normally awarded twice a year: on The Queen's Birthday in June and at the New Year.
4. (US) A privilege (which honors the person experiencing it).
   • I had the honour of dining with the ambassador.
5. (US, in plural) The privilege of going first.
   • I'll let you have the honours, Bob—go ahead.
   1. (US, in plural) The right to play one's ball before one's opponent.

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