Sekirov Dictionary

honour

UK /ˈɒnə/US /ˈɑnəɹ/

noun 12
verb 4
exclamation 1
forms 6
phrases 2

noun12

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great respect given to someone because they are good or have done well
- The crowds gave the returning general much honor and praise.
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A privilege (which honors the person experiencing it).
- I had the honour of dining with the ambassador.
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[in the plural] The privilege of going first.
- I'll let you have the honours, Bob—go ahead.
[in the plural] The right to play one's ball before one's opponent.
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The state of being morally upright, honest, noble, virtuous, and magnanimous; excellence of character; the perception of such a state; favourable reputation; dignity.
- He was a most perfect knight, for he had great honor and chivalry.
- His honor was unstained.
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A token of praise or respect; something that represents praiseworthiness or respect, such as a prize or award given by the state to a citizen.
- Honors are normally awarded twice a year: on The Queen's Birthday in June and at the New Year.
- He wore an honor on his breast.
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A cause of respect and fame; a glory; an excellency; an ornament.
- He is an honour to his nation.
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[in the plural] (Courses for) an honours degree: a university qualification of the highest rank.
- At university I took honours in modern history.
In bridge, an ace, king, queen, jack, or ten especially of the trump suit; in some other games, an ace, king, queen or jack.
a dragon or wind tile.
A seigniory or lordship held of the king, on which other lordships and manors depended.
The center point of the upper half of an armorial escutcheon (compare honour point).

verb4

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To think of highly, to respect highly; to show respect for; to recognise the importance or spiritual value of.
- The freedom fighters will be forever remembered and honored by the people.
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To conform to, abide by, act in accordance with (an agreement, treaty, promise, request, or the like).
- I trusted you, but you have not honored your promise.
- Our wishes were honored by changing the date of the wedding.
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To make payment in respect of (a cheque, banker's draft, etc.).
- I'm sorry Sir, but the bank did not honour your cheque.
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To confer (bestow) an honour or privilege upon (someone).
- Ten members of the profession were honored at the ceremony.
- The prince honored me with an invitation to his birthday banquet.

exclamation1

(no longer used) On one's honor; truthfully.

forms

honoured · honouredst · honouring · honoureth · honours · honourest

Phrases with honour

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