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honour
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honour
1/ ˈɒə /
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
bridge poker any of the top five cards in a suit or any of the four aces at no trumps
whist any of the top four cards
golf the right to tee off first
to pay homage to
to be a credit to
to serve as host or hostess
to perform a social act, such as carving meat, proposing a toast, etc
slang:schoolan exclamation pledging honour
under a moral obligation
out of respect for
on the pledge of one's word or good name
verb
to hold in respect or esteem
to show courteous behaviour towards
to worship
to confer a distinction upon
to accept and then pay when due (a cheque, draft, etc)
to keep (one's promise); fulfil (a previous agreement)
to bow or curtsy to (one's dancing partner)
Honour
2/ ˈɒə /
noun
a title used to or of certain judges
(in Ireland) a form of address in general use
Spelling Note
Other 51Թ Forms
- ˈDzԴdzܰ adjective
- ˈDzԴdzܰ noun
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of honour1
Example Sentences
Rupani, whose political career spanned more than 50 years, will be laid to rest with full state honours in Rajkot city.
The Right Rev Dorrien Davies, the Bishop of St Davids, said: "It is a special treasure of the Welsh language and we are honoured to have it in St Davids Cathedral."
She is currently responsible for technology and innovation at the service and said she was "proud and honoured" to have been asked to lead.
Stephen, who attended the investiture along with his mum Joan and sisters Karen Murray and Christine Davies, said his dad's honour had been "a long time coming".
Vigils honouring the dead have taken place across India and the UK.
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