n. 1 integrity, honesty, fairness, justness, probity, uprightness, decency, goodness, righteousness, rectitude, justice, morality, principles, virtuousness, virtue Doing the right thing is a matter of honour 2 respect, esteem, reverence, veneration, approbation, deference, admiration, homage, regard, accolade, praise, kudos, fame, glory, celebrity, distinction, prestige, illustriousness Great honour accompanies the award of a Nobel prize 3 privilege, distinction, pleasure, joy, delight; credit, blessing I have the honour to introduce tonight's speaker It has been an honour to serve under you, Admiral. 4 virginity, chastity, virtue, purity, innocence How did she manage to preserve her honour when fighting with the partisans?
v. 5 respect, esteem, revere, venerate, adulate, adore, worship, approve, prize, value, defer to, admire, pay homage to Albert Schweitzer was much honoured in the latter part of his life 6 praise, laud, glorify, celebrate, eulogize, salute, hail, acclaim, ennoble, dignify, exalt We have come together to honour those who have died for their country 7 keep, maintain, carry out, live up to, discharge, fulfil, observe, meet She has done her best to honour her obligations 8 pay, redeem, accept, clear, cash The bank refused to honour his cheque because of 'insufficient funds'