honour
UK (US honor) /ˈɒnər/ nounDefinition
RESPECT [U] › when people respect you because you have done what you believe is honest and right, or the quality of doing this: a man of honour The soldiers fought for the honour of their country. → Opposite dishonour noun
in honour of sb/sth › in order to celebrate or show great respect for someone or something: a banquet in honour of the President
PRIDE [no plural] › something which makes you feel proud and pleased: [+ to do sth] It's an honour to be team captain. [+ of + doing sth] I had the great honour of meeting the King.
REWARD [C] › something that you give to someone in public to show respect for them and their achievements: She was granted the Order of Merit - one of the nation's highest honours.
Her/His/Your Honour › used when you are speaking to or about a judge
honours › A qualification or university course with honours is of a very high level: an honours degree
(Definition of honour noun from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary
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