honour in English

noun

1

high respect; esteem.

his portrait hangs in the place of honor

synonyms: distinction, recognition, privilege, glory, kudos, cachet, prestige, merit, credit, importance, illustriousness, notability, respect, esteem, approbation

2

a privilege.

the great poet of whom it is my honor to speak tonight

synonyms: privilege, pleasure, pride, joy, compliment, favor, distinction

3

a woman's chastity or her reputation for this.

she died defending her honor

synonyms: chastity, virginity, maidenhead, purity, innocence, modesty, virtue, maidenhood

4

an ace, king, queen, or jack.

There are five honours , viz: - Ace, King, Queen, Knave and Ten, if trumps are declared.

verb

1

regard with great respect.

Joyce has now learned to honor her father's memory

synonyms: esteem, respect, admire, defer to, look up to, appreciate, value, cherish, adore, reverence, revere, venerate, worship, put on a pedestal

2

fulfill (an obligation) or keep (an agreement).

make sure the franchisees honor the terms of the contract

synonyms: fulfill, observe, keep, obey, heed, follow, carry out, discharge, implement, execute, effect, keep to, abide by, adhere to, comply with, conform to, be true to, live up to

noun

integrity, honesty, uprightness, ethics, morals, morality, principles, high principles, righteousness, high-mindedness, virtue, goodness, decency, probity, character, good character, scrupulousness, worth, fairness, justness, trustworthiness, reliability, dependability
distinction, recognition, privilege, glory, kudos, cachet, prestige, merit, credit, importance, illustriousness, notability, respect, esteem, approbation
reputation, name, good name, good credit, character, esteem, repute, image, standing, stature, status, popularity
acclaim, acclamation, applause, accolades, adoration, tributes, compliments, salutes, bouquets, homage, praise, veneration, glory, reverence, adulation, exaltation, laud
privilege, pleasure, pride, joy, compliment, favor, distinction
accolade, award, reward, prize, decoration, distinction, medal, ribbon, star, laurel
chastity, virginity, maidenhead, purity, innocence, modesty, virtue, maidenhood
laurels, accolade, award
laurels
purity, pureness

verb

esteem, applaud, fulfill, observe, reward
esteem, respect, admire, defer to, look up to, appreciate, value, cherish, adore, reverence, revere, venerate, worship, put on a pedestal
applaud, acclaim, praise, salute, recognize, celebrate, commemorate, commend, hail, lionize, exalt, eulogize, pay homage to, pay tribute to, sing the praises of, laud
fulfill, observe, keep, obey, heed, follow, carry out, discharge, implement, execute, effect, keep to, abide by, adhere to, comply with, conform to, be true to, live up to
observe, respect, abide by
reward

Use "honour" in a sentence

1. Honour to whom honour is due. 

2. He that desires honour is not worthy of honour. 

3. Family, justice, honour,

4. Valour with honour.

5. 15 Your father’s honour is to you but a second-hand honour. 

6. Ill deeds cannot honour.

7. There's honour among thieves.

8. She's acceptable, Your Honour.

9. Defend your lady's honour?

10. This is not just a personal honour but an honour for India and all Indians.

11. I plead innocent, your Honour.

12. Digging for apples, yer honour!'

13. My honour is at stake.

14. "It's an honour for me."

15. Greek martial honour stands undimmed.

16. I honour all our dead.

17. We all honour courageous people.

18. There is honour among thieves.

19. The Romulans fought with honour.

20. You ought to honour it!

21. The honour remained with our motherland.

22. The family honour is at stake.

23. Honour thy father and thy mother.

24. Bedizens Traveling Dungeon Hall of Honour

25. His crimes stained the family honour.

26. Acceptance and Payment for Honour 17.

27. It's a Congressional Medal of Honour.

28. THANKSGIVING SERVICE IN HONOUR OF HON.

29. " Loyalty above all else, except honour. "

30. He was the guest of honour .

31. Give me your word of honour your word of honour that you're not in love with her memory.

32. Above all, your friendship is our honour.

33. Your Honour, we're not calling any witnesses.

34. He is the soul of honour/discretion.

35. Insults alone cannot defile a person's honour.

36. Such honour is unbecoming to [ for ] him.

37. I've lost all the respect and honour!

38. A banquet was held in her honour.

39. 7 He was the guest of honour .

40. The family honour and all that nonsense.

41. He redeemed his honour by resigning resolutely.

42. You sullied the honour of your family.

43. It’s high time to honour that pledge.

44. Let's hope Ndofa continues to honour it.

45. all) It is my honour to serve

46. A gift in honour of your debut.

47. Military honour and patriotism were powerful motivators.

48. One must show honour to one's parents.

49. This was introduced to prevent an accidental loss of honour when conquering fields with higher costs of honour then thought.

50. I deem it an honour to be invited.