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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.
HONOUR meaning: 1. a quality that combines respect, being proud, and honesty: 2. in order to celebrate or show…. Learn more.
noun. (Cdn Br honour) us / ˈɑn·ər / honor noun (RESPECT) Add to word list. [ U ] 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.
An honour is a special award that is given to someone, usually because they have done something good or because they are greatly respected. Most of the high honours usually go to long-serving MPs loyal to the government. He was showered with honours–among them an Oscar. Synonyms: title, award, distinction, accolade More Synonyms of honour.
Definition of honour noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
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.
4 days ago · Definition. Entries Near. Show more. Save Word. honour, honourable, honourary. hon· our, hon· our· able, hon· our· ary. chiefly British spellings of honor, honorable, honorary. Dictionary Entries Near honour. honor trick. honour. Honshu. See More Nearby Entries. Cite this Entry. Style. “Honour.”
show respect. to do something that shows great respect for somebody/something. honour somebody/somethingour honoured guests. It was a simple ceremony to honour the Goddess of water. Actors and musicians gathered to honour the memory of the late singer.
Definition of honour in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
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. 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.
