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

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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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   3 days ago · Honour Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster. 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.”

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   HONOR definition: 1. US spelling of honour 2. a quality that combines respect, being proud, and honesty: 3. in order…. Learn more.

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   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. a woman's virtue or chastity.

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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.