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- Dictionaryhonour/ˈɒnə/
noun
- 1. high respect; great esteem: "his portrait hangs in the place of honour" Similar Opposite
- 2. the quality of knowing and doing what is morally right: "I must as a matter of honour avoid any taint of dishonesty" Similar Opposite
verb
- 1. regard with great respect: "they honoured their parents in all they did" Similar Opposite
- 2. fulfil (an obligation) or keep (an agreement): "make sure the franchisees honour the terms of the contract" Similar Opposite
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HONOUR definition: 1. a quality that combines respect, being proud, and honesty: 2. in order to celebrate or show…. Learn more.
great respect for someone, or the feeling of pride and pleasure resulting when respect is shown to you: It is an honor to meet you. The dinner is in honor of (= to show respect for) a colleague who is leaving.
To honour someone means to treat them or regard them with special attention and respect.
Honour means respect or prestige. If a teacher wants her students to treat her with honour, she has to be worthy of it, showing them the respect they deserve. An honour is also a tangible award that you are given for some accomplishment. If your grades are great, you might receive an honour at the academic awards banquet.
The meaning of HONOUR is chiefly British spellings of honor.
HONOUR meaning: 1. a quality that combines respect, being proud, and honesty: 2. in order to celebrate or show…. Learn more.
The meaning of HONOR is good name or public esteem : reputation. How to use honor in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Honor.
Great respect, esteem, or reverence received, gained, or enjoyed by a person or thing; glory, renown, fame; reputation, good name. Opposed to dishonour or disgrace. badge, Medal of Honour, etc.: see the first element. a1200. Hie giuen here elmesse..oðer for onur to hauen, oðer ne mai elles for shame.
Honor definition: honesty, fairness, or integrity in one's beliefs and actions. See examples of HONOR used in a sentence.
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. often plural great respect, regard, esteem, etc, or an outward sign of this. often plural high or noble rank. a privilege or pleasure. it is an honour to serve you. a woman's virtue or chastity.