Pay vs. Honor

Payverb

(transitive) To give money or other compensation to in exchange for goods or services.

‘he paid him to clean the place up’; ‘he paid her off the books and in kind where possible’;

Honornoun

(uncountable) recognition of importance or value; respect; veneration of someone, usually for being morally upright and/or competent

‘The crowds gave the returning general much honor and praise.’;

Payverb

(ambitransitive) To discharge, as a debt or other obligation, by giving or doing what is due or required.

‘she offered to pay the bill’; ‘he has paid his debt to society’;

Honornoun

(uncountable) the state of being morally upright, honest, noble, virtuous, and magnanimous; excellence of character; the perception of such a state; favourable reputation; dignity

‘He was a most perfect knight, for he had great honor and chivalry.’; ‘His honor was unstained.’;

Payverb

(transitive) To be profitable for.

‘It didn't pay him to keep the store open any more.’;

Honornoun

(countable) a token of praise or respect; something that represents praiseworthiness or respect, such as a prize or award given by the state to a citizen

‘Honors are normally awarded twice a year: on The Queen's Birthday in June and at the New Year.’; ‘He wore an honor on his breast.’; ‘military honors; civil honors’; ‘Audie Murphy received many honors, such as the Distinguished Service Cross.’;

Payverb

(transitive) To give (something else than money).

‘to pay attention’;

Honornoun

a privilege

‘I had the honour of dining with the ambassador.’;

Payverb

(intransitive) To be profitable or worth the effort.

‘crime doesn’t pay’; ‘it will pay to wait’;

Honornoun

(in the plural) the privilege of going first

‘I'll let you have the honours, Bob—go ahead.’;

Payverb

(intransitive) To discharge an obligation or debt.

‘He was allowed to go as soon as he paid.’;

Honornoun

(golf) the right to play one's ball before one's opponent.

Payverb

(intransitive) To suffer consequences.

‘He paid for his fun in the sun with a terrible sunburn.’;

Honornoun

a cause of respect and fame; a glory; an excellency; an ornament.

‘He is an honour to his nation.’;

Payverb

(transitive) To admit that a joke, punchline, etc., was funny.

‘I'll pay that.’;

Honornoun

(feudal law) a seigniory or lordship held of the king, on which other lordships and manors depended

Payverb

To cover (the bottom of a vessel, a seam, a spar, etc.) with tar or pitch, or a waterproof composition of tallow, resin, etc.; to smear.

Honornoun

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Paynoun

Money given in return for work; salary or wages.

‘Many employers have rules designed to keep employees from comparing their pays.’;

Honornoun

In bridge, an ace, king, queen, jack, or ten especially of the trump suit. In some other games, an ace, king, queen or jack.

Payadjective

Operable or accessible on deposit of coins.

Honornoun

(in the plural) (courses for) an honours degree: a university qualification of the highest rank

‘At university I took honours in modern history.’;

Payadjective

Pertaining to or requiring payment.

Honorverb

(transitive) to think of highly, to respect highly; to show respect for; to recognise the importance or spiritual value of

‘The freedom fighters will be forever remembered and honored by the people.’;

Payverb

To cover, as bottom of a vessel, a seam, a spar, etc., with tar or pitch, or waterproof composition of tallow, resin, etc.; to smear.

Honorverb

(transitive) to conform to, abide by, act in accordance with (an agreement, treaty, promise, request, or the like)

‘I trusted you, but you have not honored your promise.’; ‘refuse to honor the test ban treaty’;

Payverb

To satisfy, or content; specifically, to satisfy (another person) for service rendered, property delivered, etc.; to discharge one's obligation to; to make due return to; to compensate; to remunerate; to recompense; to requite; as, to pay workmen or servants.

‘May no penny ale them pay [i. e., satisfy].’; ‘[She] pays me with disdain.’;

Honorverb

(transitive) to confer (bestow) an honour or privilege upon (someone)

‘Ten members of the profession were honored at the ceremony.’; ‘The prince honored me with an invitation to his birthday banquet.’;

Payverb

Hence, figuratively: To compensate justly; to requite according to merit; to reward; to punish; to retort or retaliate upon.

‘For which, or pay me quickly, or I'll pay you.’;

Honorverb

(transitive) to make payment in respect of (a cheque, banker's draft, etc.)

‘I'm sorry Sir, but the bank did not honour your cheque.’;

Payverb

To discharge, as a debt, demand, or obligation, by giving or doing what is due or required; to deliver the amount or value of to the person to whom it is owing; to discharge a debt by delivering (money owed).

‘Have patience with me, and I will pay thee all.’; ‘If they pay this tax, they starve.’;

Honornoun

Esteem due or paid to worth; high estimation; respect; consideration; reverence; veneration; manifestation of respect or reverence.

‘A prophet is not without honor, save in his own country.’;

Payverb

To discharge or fulfill, as a duy; to perform or render duty, as that which has been promised.

‘This day have I paid my vows.’;

Honornoun

That which rightfully attracts esteem, respect, or consideration; self-respect; dignity; courage; fidelity; especially, excellence of character; high moral worth; virtue; nobleness.

‘Godlike erect, with native honor clad.’;

Payverb

To give or offer, without an implied obligation; as, to pay attention; to pay a visit.

‘Not paying me a welcome.’;

Honornoun

Purity; chastity; - a term applied mostly to women, but becoming uncommon in usage.

‘If she have forgotHonor and virtue.’;

Payverb

To give a recompense; to make payment, requital, or satisfaction; to discharge a debt.

‘The wicked borroweth, and payeth not again.’;

Honornoun

A nice sense of what is right, just, and true, with course of life correspondent thereto; strict conformity to the duty imposed by conscience, position, or privilege; integrity; uprightness; trustworthness.

‘Say, what is honor? 'T is the finest senseOf justice which the human mind can frame,Intent each lurking frailty to disclaim,And guard the way of life from all offenseSuffered or done.’; ‘I could not love thee, dear, so much,Loved I not honor more.’;

Payverb

Hence, to make or secure suitable return for expense or trouble; to be remunerative or profitable; to be worth the effort or pains required; as, it will pay to ride; it will pay to wait; politeness always pays.

‘'T was I paid for your sleeps; I watched your wakings.’;

Honornoun

That to which esteem or consideration is paid; distinguished position; high rank.

‘I have given thee . . . both riches, and honor.’; ‘Thou art clothed with honor and majesty.’;

Paynoun

Satisfaction; content.

Honornoun

Fame; reputation; credit.

‘Some in their actions do woo, and affect honor and reputation.’; ‘If my honor is meant anything distinct from conscience, 't is no more than a regard to the censure and esteem of the world.’;

Paynoun

An equivalent or return for money due, goods purchased, or services performed; salary or wages for work or service; compensation; recompense; payment; hire; as, the pay of a clerk; the pay of a soldier.

‘Where only merit constant pay receives.’; ‘There is neither pay nor plunder to be got.’;

Honornoun

A token of esteem paid to worth; a mark of respect; a ceremonial sign of consideration; as, he wore an honor on his breast; military honors; civil honors.

Paynoun

something that remunerates;

‘wages were paid by check’; ‘he wasted his pay on drink’; ‘they saved a quarter of all their earnings’;

Honornoun

A cause of respect and fame; a glory; an excellency; an ornament; as, he is an honor to his nation.

Payverb

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services;

‘I paid four dollars for this sandwich’; ‘Pay the waitress, please’;

Honornoun

A title applied to the holders of certain honorable civil offices, or to persons of rank; as, His Honor the Mayor. See Note under Honorable.

Payverb

convey, as of a compliment, regards, attention, etc.; bestow;

‘Don't pay him any mind’; ‘give the orders’; ‘Give him my best regards’; ‘pay attention’;

Honornoun

A seigniory or lordship held of the king, on which other lordships and manors depended.

Payverb

do or give something to somebody in return;

‘Does she pay you for the work you are doing?’;

Honornoun

Academic or university prizes or distinctions; as, honors in classics.

Payverb

bear (a cost or penalty), in recompense for some action;

‘You'll pay for this!’; ‘She had to pay the penalty for speaking out rashly’; ‘You'll pay for this opinion later’;

Honornoun

The ace, king, queen, and jack of trumps. The ten and nine are sometimes called Dutch honors.

Payverb

cancel or discharge a debt;

‘pay up, please!’;

Honorverb

To regard or treat with honor, esteem, or respect; to revere; to treat with deference and submission; when used of the Supreme Being, to reverence; to adore; to worship.

‘Honor thy father and thy mother.’; ‘That all men should honor the Son, even as they honor the Father.’; ‘It is a customMore honor'd in the breach than the observance.’;

Payverb

bring in;

‘interest-bearing accounts’; ‘How much does this savings certificate pay annually?’;

Honorverb

To dignify; to raise to distinction or notice; to bestow honor upon; to elevate in rank or station; to ennoble; to exalt; to glorify; hence, to do something to honor; to treat in a complimentary manner or with civility.

‘Thus shall it be done to the man whom the king delighten to honor.’; ‘The name of Cassius honors this corruption.’;

Payverb

render;

‘pay a visit’; ‘pay a call’;

Honorverb

To accept and pay when due; as, to honora bill of exchange.

Payverb

be worth it;

‘It pays to go through the trouble’;

Honornoun

a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction;

‘an award for bravery’;

Payverb

dedicate;

‘give thought to’; ‘give priority to’; ‘pay attention to’;

Honornoun

the state of being honored

Payverb

discharge or settle;

‘pay a debt’; ‘pay an obligation’;

Honornoun

the quality of being honorable and having a good name;

‘a man of honor’;

Payverb

make a compensation for;

‘a favor that cannot be paid back’;

Honornoun

a woman's virtue or chastity

Honorverb

bestow honor or rewards upon;

‘Today we honor our soldiers’; ‘The scout was rewarded for courageus action’;

Honorverb

show respect towards;

‘honor your parents!’;

Honorverb

accept as pay;

‘we honor checks and drafts’;