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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.
a reward, prize, or title that publicly expresses admiration or respect: She received an honour for her services to the community. The honours were the personal gift of the Queen. See also. military honours. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.
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- [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.
1. / ˈɒnə / noun. preceded byYour, His, or Her. a title used to or of certain judges. (in Ireland) a form of address in general use. honour. 2. / ˈɒnə / noun. personal integrity; allegiance to moral principles. fame or glory. a person or thing that wins this for another. he is an honour to the school.
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.
hon· or ˈä-nər. Synonyms of honor. 1. a. : good name or public esteem : reputation. b. : a showing of usually merited respect : recognition. pay honor to our founder. 2. : privilege. had the honor of joining the captain for dinner. 3. : a person of superior standing now used especially as a title for a holder of high office. if Your Honor please.
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.
