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Learn the meaning of honour as a noun and a verb in British and American English, with examples of usage and pronunciation. Find out how to say honour in different languages and contexts.
HONOUR definition: 1. a quality that combines respect, being proud, and honesty: 2. in order to celebrate or show…. Learn more.
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4 days ago · Learn the British spellings of honour, honourable, and honourary, and how they differ from American spellings of honor, honorable, and honorary. Find examples, synonyms, and related words for honour in the online dictionary.
honor: [noun] good name or public esteem : reputation. a showing of usually merited respect : recognition.
- [uncountable] great respect for somebody. the guest of honour (= the most important one) the seat/place of honour (= given to the most important guest) They stood in silence as a mark of honour to her.
- [singular] something that you are very pleased or proud to do because people are showing you great respect synonym privilege. honour to do something It was a great honour to be invited here today.
- [uncountable] the quality of knowing and doing what is morally right. a man of honour. Proving his innocence has become a matter of honour. Extra Examples. He was a man of honour who always spoke the truth.
- [uncountable] a good reputation; respect from other people. upholding the honour of your country. The family honour is at stake. compare dishonour. Extra Examples.
Honour definition: honor. . See examples of HONOUR used in a sentence.
Learn the meaning of honor, a noun and verb that expresses respect, character, reward or fulfillment. See how to use honor in sentences and how to say it in different languages.
