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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.
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.
HONOUR meaning: 1. a quality that combines respect, being proud, and honesty: 2. in order to celebrate or show…. Learn more.
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.
4 days ago · The meaning of HONOUR is chiefly British spellings of honor.
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.
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.
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.
HONOUR definition: 1. respect that people have for you because you have done what you believe is honest and right, or…. Learn more.
Definition of honour noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.