Meaning

• 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."

• 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."

• 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

  "Audie Murphy received many honors, such as the Distinguished Service Cross."

• A privilege

  "I had the honour of dining with the ambassador."

• (in the plural) the privilege of going first

  "I'll let you have the honours, Bob—go ahead."

• A cause of respect and fame; a glory; an excellency; an ornament.

  "He is an honour to his nation."

• (feudal law) a seigniory or lordship held of the king, on which other lordships and manors depended

• The center point of the upper half of an armorial escutcheon (compare honour point)

• In bridge, an ace, king, queen, jack, or ten especially of the trump suit. In some other games, an ace, king, queen or jack.

• (in the plural) (courses for) an honours degree: a university qualification of the highest rank

  "At university I took honours in modern history."

Meaning

• To think of highly, to respect highly; to show respect for; to recognise the importance or spiritual value of

  "The freedom fighters will be forever remembered and honored by the people."

• To conform to, abide by, act in accordance with (an agreement, treaty, promise, request, or the like)

  "I trusted you, but you have not honored your promise."

• To confer (bestow) an honour or privilege upon (someone)

  "Ten members of the profession were honored at the ceremony."

• To make payment in respect of (a cheque, banker's draft, etc.)

  "I'm sorry Sir, but the bank did not honour your cheque."