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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.
Jun 12, 2012 · HONOR definition: 1. US spelling of honour 2. a quality that combines respect, being proud, and honesty: 3. in order…. Learn more.
5 days ago · 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.
To honour someone means to treat them or regard them with special attention and respect.
Definition of honour noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
As a verb, honour means to show a high amount of respect. In traditional wedding vows, both the bride and groom promise to love and honour each other. Definitions of honour. noun. the quality of being honorable and having a good name. synonyms: honor. see more. noun. the state of being honored.
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. 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.