honor in WordNet English dictionary

1. show respect towards
   "honor your parents!"
   respect  honor  honour  abide by  observe 
   
2. accept as pay
   "we honor checks and drafts"
   honor  honour 
   
3. bestow honor or rewards upon
   "Today we honor our soldiers"; "The scout was rewarded for courageous action"
   honor  honour  reward 
   

1. a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
   "an award for bravery"
   award  accolade  honor  honour  laurels 
   
2. the quality of being honorable and having a good name
   "a man of honor"
   honor  honour 
   
3. a woman's virtue or chastity
   honor  honour  purity  pureness 
   
4. the state of being honored
   honor  honour  laurels