Have the honour of something/of doing something
phrase
To have the special privilege or distinction to do something or of being something.
I have the honour of presenting the award for best actress to...
Often appears as...
- have the honour of presenting
- have the honour of announcing
Usage tips
Formal
Formal, Ceremonial
phrase
To feel humbly proud or blessed for being trusted with important task or responsibility.
I have the honour of leading our team in the championship.
Often appears as...
- have the honour of leading
- have the honour of chairing
phrase
To feel dignified and respectful towards a role or duty bestowed upon oneself.
I have the honour of being the chief guest at the graduation ceremony.
Often appears as...
- have the honour of being the chief guest
- have the honour of inaugurating
Usage tips
Formal
Ceremonial, Official
phrase
To have the special privilege or distinction to do something or of being something.
I have the honour of presenting the award for best actress to...
Often appears as...
- have the honour of presenting
- have the honour of announcing
Usage tips
Formal
Formal, Ceremonial
phrase
To feel humbly proud or blessed for being trusted with important task or responsibility.
I have the honour of leading our team in the championship.
Often appears as...
- have the honour of leading
- have the honour of chairing
phrase
To feel dignified and respectful towards a role or duty bestowed upon oneself.
I have the honour of being the chief guest at the graduation ceremony.
Often appears as...
- have the honour of being the chief guest
- have the honour of inaugurating
Usage tips
Formal
Ceremonial, Official
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Special Occasions
Used primarily in formal events such as ceremonies or official gatherings.
I have the honour of officiating this prestigious ceremony today.
Pro Tip 2/3High Esteem
Shows that the speaker values the opportunity as a high honor and regards it with great respect.
I have the honour of introducing our esteemed guest.
Pro Tip 3/3Public Speaking
Often used when giving a speech or addressing an audience.
I have the honour of delivering the commencement speech to the graduates.
Pro Tip 1/3Special Occasions
Used primarily in formal events such as ceremonies or official gatherings.
I have the honour of officiating this prestigious ceremony today.
Pro Tip 2/3High Esteem
Shows that the speaker values the opportunity as a high honor and regards it with great respect.
I have the honour of introducing our esteemed guest.
Pro Tip 3/3Public Speaking
Often used when giving a speech or addressing an audience.
I have the honour of delivering the commencement speech to the graduates.
Pro Tip 1/3Special Occasions
Used primarily in formal events such as ceremonies or official gatherings.
I have the honour of officiating this prestigious ceremony today.
Pro Tip 2/3High Esteem
Shows that the speaker values the opportunity as a high honor and regards it with great respect.
I have the honour of introducing our esteemed guest.
Pro Tip 3/3Public Speaking
Often used when giving a speech or addressing an audience.
I have the honour of delivering the commencement speech to the graduates.
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