honour
Americannoun
noun
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personal integrity; allegiance to moral principles
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fame or glory
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a person or thing that wins this for another
he is an honour to the school
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(often plural) great respect, regard, esteem, etc, or an outward sign of this
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(often plural) high or noble rank
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a privilege or pleasure
it is an honour to serve you
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a woman's virtue or chastity
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bridge poker any of the top five cards in a suit or any of the four aces at no trumps
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whist any of the top four cards
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golf the right to tee off first
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to pay homage to
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to be a credit to
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to serve as host or hostess
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to perform a social act, such as carving meat, proposing a toast, etc
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slang:school an exclamation pledging honour
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under a moral obligation
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out of respect for
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on the pledge of one's word or good name
verb
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to hold in respect or esteem
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to show courteous behaviour towards
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to worship
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to confer a distinction upon
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to accept and then pay when due (a cheque, draft, etc)
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to keep (one's promise); fulfil (a previous agreement)
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to bow or curtsy to (one's dancing partner)
noun
Spelling
See -or 1.
Other Word Forms
- honourer noun
- honourless adjective
Etymology
Origin of honour
C12: from Old French onor, from Latin honor esteem
Example Sentences
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Osbourne, who died last July, aged 76, was posthumously honoured with a Lifetime Achievement award at the ceremony in Manchester, which closed with an all-star tribute performance led by Robbie Williams.
From BBC
The Brit Awards have honoured the biggest and best stars in pop from the UK and beyond.
From BBC
Producer and DJ Mark Ronson was also honoured, with the outstanding contribution to music award.
From Barron's
Sir Alex Ferguson was the guest of honour as Hearts saw off the challenge of Aberdeen and moved seven points clear at the top of the Scottish Premiership with nine games to play.
From BBC
They are in attendance at tonight's Brits to honour their late father and husband Ozzy Osbourne, who will be remembered in a special segment at tonight's awards.
From BBC
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