Honour - definition, pronunciation, transcription
noun
- a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction (syn: accolade, award, honor, laurels)
- the quality of being honorable and having a good name (syn: honor)
- a woman's virtue or chastity (syn: honor, purity)
verb
- show respect towards (syn: honor, observe, respect)
- accept as pay (syn: honor)
Extra examples
She brought honour to her family.
He is an honour to his school.
True wealth I hold in great honour.
Honour is sometimes found among thieves.
She was honoured as a community leader.
Yes, I honour Sparta, but I love Athens.
The utmost punctuality should be observed in honouring bills.
Famous people can be honoured with a special degree from this university.
He has honoured us with his presence.
It is a great honour, something I never expected.
Over 100 players competed for the honour of representing the county in the National Finals.
Earlier this year, I had the honor of meeting the President.
It is an honour to have you here.
Will you do me the honour of becoming my wife?
He was prepared even to die in order to defend the honour of his family.
Word forms
I/you/we/they: honour
he/she/it: honours
present participle: honouring
past tense: honoured
past participle: honoured
singular: honour
plural: honours
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