hon·or ˈänər/Submit noun 1. high respect; esteem. "his portrait hangs in the place of honor" synonyms: distinction, recognition, privilege, glory, kudos, cachet, prestige, merit, credit; More 2. a privilege. "the great poet of whom it is my honor to speak tonight" synonyms: privilege, pleasure, pride, joy; More verb 1. regard with great respect. "Joyce has now learned to honor her father's memory" synonyms: esteem, respect, admire, defer to, look up to; More 2. fulfill (an obligation) or keep (an agreement). "make sure the franchisees honor the terms of the contract" synonyms: fulfill, observe, keep, obey, heed, follow, carry out, discharge, implement, execute, effect; keep to, abide by, adhere to, comply with, conform to, be true to, live up to "he honored the contract"