honor (EN)

noun, verb

noun “honor”

1. the state of being morally good, honest, or a noble person
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   She was known for her honor, always choosing to do the right thing even when it was difficult.
2. showing someone respect and admiration
   The teacher received great honor for her years of dedication to the students.
3. a special award or recognition given to someone for their good work or moral behavior
   She received an honor from the mayor for her outstanding community service.
4. a special opportunity
   I had the honor to be chosen as the keynote speaker at the conference.
5. in card games like bridge, high-value cards such as the ace, king, queen, jack, or ten
   She was thrilled to have three honors in her hand, including the ace and king of hearts.

verb “honor”

1. to show great respect or admiration for someone
   The community gathered to honor the brave firefighters who saved many lives.
2. to keep a promise or agreement
   She honored her commitment to help her friend move to a new apartment.
3. to give someone a special recognition or privilege
   The mayor honored the firefighters for their bravery during the rescue.
4. to accept and process a payment, like a check, from someone
   The bank refused to honor my check because there were insufficient funds.