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   honour

   /ˈɒnə/

   noun

   • 1. high respect; great esteem: "his portrait hangs in the place of honour" Similar distinctionprivilegeglorytributekudoscachetprestigefamerenownmeritcreditimportanceillustriousnessnotabilityrespectesteemapprobationOpposite disgrace
   • ▪ a person or thing that brings esteem: "you are an honour to our profession"
   • ▪ a title of respect or form of address given to a circuit judge, a US mayor, and (in Irish or rustic speech) any person of rank.
   • 2. the quality of knowing and doing what is morally right: "I must as a matter of honour avoid any taint of dishonesty" Similar integrityhonourablenesshonestyuprightnessethicsmoralsmoralityprinciple(high) principlesrighteousnessrectitudenobilityhigh-mindednessright-mindednessnoble-mindednessvirtuegoodnessdecencyprobityscrupulousnessworthinessworthfairnessjustnessjusticetruthfulnesstrustworthinessreliabilitydependabilityfaithfulnessfidelityOpposite dishonour
   • ▪ a woman's chastity or her reputation for being chaste: dated "she died defending her honour" Similar chastityvirginityvirtuemaidenhoodmaidenheadpurityinnocencemodestyinformal:cherryimmaculateness
   • 3. something regarded as a rare opportunity and bringing pride and pleasure; a privilege: "Mrs Young had the honour of being received by the Queen" Similar privilegepleasurepridesatisfactionjoycomplimentfavoursource of pleasuresource of prideOpposite shame
   • ▪ a thing conferred as a distinction, especially an official award for bravery or achievement: "the highest military honours" Similar accoladeawardrewardprizedecorationdistinctionordertitlemedalribbonstarlaurellaurel wreathbaypalminformal:fruit saladgong
   • ▪ a special distinction for proficiency in an examination: "she passed with honours"
   • ▪ a course of degree studies more specialized than for an ordinary pass: "an honours degree in mathematics"
   • ▪ the right of driving off first, having won the previous hole: "Kyle had the honour at the last hole"
   • 4. an ace, king, queen, jack, or ten.
   • ▪ possession in one's hand of at least four of the ace, king, queen, jack, and ten of trumps, or of all four aces in no trumps, for which a bonus is scored.
   • ▪ (in whist) an ace, king, queen, or jack of trumps.

   verb

   • 1. regard with great respect: "they honoured their parents in all they did" Similar hold in great respecthold in high esteemhave a high regard foresteemrespectadmiredefer tolook up tothink highly ofappreciatevalueprizecherishreverencereverevenerateworshipinformal:put on a pedestalOpposite dishonour
   • ▪ pay public respect to: "talented writers were honoured at a special ceremony" Similar applaudacclaimpraisesaluterecognizecelebratecommemoratecommendglorifyhaillionizeexaltfeteeulogizegive credit topay homage topay tribute toshow appreciation ofgive accolades tosing the praises ofsing paeans toarchaic:magnifyrare:laudpanegyrizeemblazonOpposite disgracecriticize
   • 2. fulfil (an obligation) or keep (an agreement): "make sure the franchisees honour the terms of the contract" Similar fulfilobservekeepdischargeimplementperformexecuteeffectobeyheedfollowcarry outcarry throughkeep toabide byadhere tocomply withconform toact in accordance withbe true tobe faithful tolive up torare:effectuateOpposite disobey
   • ▪ accept (a bill) or pay (a cheque) when due: "the bank informed him that the cheque would not be honoured" Similar cashaccepttakeclearpassencashconvert into cashconvert into moneyOpposite bounce

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French onor (noun), onorer (verb), from Latin honos, honor.

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   What is honor noun?

   • Definition of honor noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary Use an, not a, before honor. Idioms [uncountable] great respect for somebody They stood in silence as a mark of honor to her. do honor to somebody/something This biography does great honor to the poet's achievements.

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   What idiom starts with honor?

   • In addition to the idiom beginning with honor , also see do the honors; in honor of; on one's honor; word of honor. Honor, honesty, integrity, sincerity refer to the highest moral principles and the absence of deceit or fraud.

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   What does it mean to be a man of Honor?

   • It is an honor to meet you. The dinner is in honor of (= to show respect for) a colleague who is leaving. Your /His/Her Honor is a title of respect for a judge or mayor (= elected official). David has always been a man of honor. On my honor (= Asking you to trust my reputation for honesty), I never said that.

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   • Get a quick, free translation! HONOR meaning: 1. US spelling of honour 2. a quality that combines respect, being proud, and honesty: 3. in order…. Learn more.

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   1. High respect, as that shown for special merit; recognition or esteem: the honor shown to a Nobel laureate; the place of honor at the table. 2. a. Great privilege: I have the honor of presenting the governor. b. Good name; reputation: I must defend my honor. c. A source or cause of credit: was an honor to the profession. 3.

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   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.

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   to make someone proud and happy by doing or being something: Would you do me the honor of accompanying me to the New Year's Eve Ball? Your/His/Her Honor formal. the way to address or refer to a judge: Yes, Your Honor. The case was heard before His Honor Judge Dowling. Fewer examples. It's an honor to have you here today, Mr. President.

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   noun. honesty, fairness, or integrity in one's beliefs and actions: a man of honor. Synonyms: uprightness, probity. Antonyms: dishonesty, dishonor. a source of credit or distinction: to be an honor to one's family. high respect, as for worth, merit, or rank: to be held in honor. Synonyms: veneration, reverence, homage, deference.

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   noun. conformity with law or custom or practice etc. synonyms: observance. see more. Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "Honoring." Vocabulary.com Dictionary, Vocabulary.com, https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/honoring. Accessed 23 Sep. 2024. Copy citation. Teachers' top pick: Over 5,000,000 students worldwide use VocabTrainer!

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    [uncountable] a good reputation; respect from other people. upholding the honor of your country. The family honor is at stake. [singular] honor to something/somebody a person or thing that causes others to respect and admire something/somebody. She is an honor to the profession.