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

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   Jun 12, 2012 · 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.

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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. 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.

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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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   2 days ago · honour, honourable, honourary hon· our, hon· our· able, hon· our· ary chiefly British spellings of honor , honorable , honorary

7. 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.

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   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.