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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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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishMeaning of honour in English - Cambridge Dictionary

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   a reward, prize, or title that publicly expresses admiration or respect: She received an honour for her services to the community. The honours were the personal gift of the Queen.

3. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishHONOUR definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   An honour is a special award that is given to someone, usually because they have done something good or because they are greatly respected.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryHONOUR | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   HONOUR meaning: 1. a quality that combines respect, being proud, and honesty: 2. in order to celebrate or show…. Learn more.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishMeaning of honor in English - Cambridge Dictionary

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   a good character, or a reputation for honesty and fair dealing: David has always been a man of honor. On my honor (= Asking you to trust my reputation for honesty), I never said that. honor noun (REWARD) [ C ] a public reward to show appreciation for unusual achievement:

6. www.thefreedictionary.com › honourHonour - definition of honour by The Free Dictionary

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   n. 1. personal integrity; allegiance to moral principles. 2. a. fame or glory. b. a person or thing that wins this for another: he is an honour to the school. 3. (often plural) great respect, regard, esteem, etc, or an outward sign of this. 4. (often plural) high or noble rank. 5. a privilege or pleasure: it is an honour to serve you.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishHONOR definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   noun. 1. high regard or great respect given, received, or enjoyed. ; esp., a. glory; fame; renown. b. good reputation; credit. 2. a keen sense of right and wrong; adherence to action or principles considered right; integrity. to conduct oneself with honor. 3. a. chastity or purity. b. reputation for chastity. 4.

8. www.oed.com › dictionary › honour_nhonour | honor, n. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English...

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   Great respect, esteem, or deferential admiration felt towards a person or thing. Frequently in to hold in honour.

9. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › english-wordHONOUR - Find out everything about this English word | Collins

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   Honour means doing what you believe to be right and being confident that you have done what is right.

10. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › honourHonour - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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    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.

11. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › honorHonor Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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    The meaning of HONOR is good name or public esteem : reputation. How to use honor in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Honor.