Honour
noun
Respect from others and pride in yourself.
She won the competition, which brought honour to her family.
Often appears as...
- in his honour
- an honour code
noun
Something given as a sign of respect or admiration.
Receiving the medal was a great honour for her.
Often appears as...
- receive an honour
- confer the honour
verb
To respect or admire someone.
We should honour our parents and be thankful to them.
Often appears as...
- honour someone's memory
- honour a commitment
noun
Behaviour that shows honesty and respect.
He is a man of honour; he never lies or cheats.
Often appears as...
- man of honour
- code of honour
noun
In law, to fulfill an obligation or keep an agreement.
They failed to honour the contract, therefore, got penalized.
Often appears as...
- honour a contract
- honour a commitment
Usage tips
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Technical
noun
Respect from others and pride in yourself.
She won the competition, which brought honour to her family.
Often appears as...
- in his honour
- an honour code
noun
Something given as a sign of respect or admiration.
Receiving the medal was a great honour for her.
Often appears as...
- receive an honour
- confer the honour
verb
To respect or admire someone.
We should honour our parents and be thankful to them.
Often appears as...
- honour someone's memory
- honour a commitment
noun
Behaviour that shows honesty and respect.
He is a man of honour; he never lies or cheats.
Often appears as...
- man of honour
- code of honour
noun
In law, to fulfill an obligation or keep an agreement.
They failed to honour the contract, therefore, got penalized.
Often appears as...
- honour a contract
- honour a commitment
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/2Earned Respect
Honour in this sense is something you earn through actions, not just given.
His bravery earned him great honour among his colleagues.
Pro Tip 2/2Public Perception
This type of honour involves how others see you, based on your behaviour or achievements.
The scientist's discovery brought her honour from the academic community.
Pro Tip 1/2Earned Respect
Honour in this sense is something you earn through actions, not just given.
His bravery earned him great honour among his colleagues.
Pro Tip 2/2Public Perception
This type of honour involves how others see you, based on your behaviour or achievements.
The scientist's discovery brought her honour from the academic community.
Pro Tip 1/2Earned Respect
Honour in this sense is something you earn through actions, not just given.
His bravery earned him great honour among his colleagues.
Pro Tip 2/2Public Perception
This type of honour involves how others see you, based on your behaviour or achievements.
The scientist's discovery brought her honour from the academic community.
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Video examples
From Aaliyah to Jay-Z:...
I've got to go see my grandmother in the afternoon, and so you probably don't want to bother with that." I said, "It would be an honor to meet your grandmother." I asked for what I wanted. I asked for access that nobody else had because this is what makes a photographer sort of greater, to have a picture that somebody else doesn't have.
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The great conspiracy...
had made him popular with the public, and many senators vied for his favor by showering him with honors. Statues were built, temples were dedicated, and a whole month was renamed, still called July today. More importantly, the title of dictator, meant to grant temporary emergency powers in wartime,
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How many universes are...
would include multiple copies of you. In one such universe, you'd graduate with honors and marry the person of your dreams. In another, not so much. There are still some scientists who would say, hogwash. The only meaningful answer to the question of how many universes there are is one,
Video examples
Gastronomy and the...
ingredient that day was mutual respect we sat down with southern white folks as cousins rather than combatants you know what the ancestors who lived in those cabins they could never have dreamed of a day when they would be honored by a group of people of different backgrounds
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The Rise of the Cali...
because he wanted my dad to be a lawyer. And that's why I wanted to be a lawyer. I want to be like my dad. I wanted to help my family. People think that bandits don't have values. But my dad and uncle did. They have honor. Violence was the last step to resolve the problems,
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Questions No One Knows...
are being spawned every moment, and many of these universes would actually be very like the world we're in, would include multiple copies of you. In one such universe, you'd graduate with honors and marry the person of your dreams, and in another, not so much.
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Surf Sisters - Ep. 2 PIPE...
I don't even talk about my mom really with my close friends. I put the wall up and I'm like, yeah I'm doing great. Doo-doo-doo, let's keep going. But again, I'm really trying to dig deep, challenge myself, find that voice and kind of honor it.
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Jeffrey Brown: How we...
It wasn't the entire force, because there were still some who still had that lock-'em-up mentality, but there were other cops who saw the honor in partnering with the community, who saw the responsibility from themselves
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How does the Nobel Peace...
has been interpreted as an attempt to respectfully honor the so-called missing laureate. As with the other Nobel Prizes, the Peace Prize can't be awarded posthumously. The secret selection process takes almost a year,
Video examples
These Birds Have ALL The...
alone at last wendy just you me and the sunset this is just perfect stephen and so romantic i have something to ask you my dear wendy would you do me the honor of
Video examples
From Aaliyah to Jay-Z:...
I've got to go see my grandmother in the afternoon, and so you probably don't want to bother with that." I said, "It would be an honor to meet your grandmother." I asked for what I wanted. I asked for access that nobody else had because this is what makes a photographer sort of greater, to have a picture that somebody else doesn't have.
Video examples
The great conspiracy...
had made him popular with the public, and many senators vied for his favor by showering him with honors. Statues were built, temples were dedicated, and a whole month was renamed, still called July today. More importantly, the title of dictator, meant to grant temporary emergency powers in wartime,
Video examples
How many universes are...
would include multiple copies of you. In one such universe, you'd graduate with honors and marry the person of your dreams. In another, not so much. There are still some scientists who would say, hogwash. The only meaningful answer to the question of how many universes there are is one,
Video examples
Gastronomy and the...
ingredient that day was mutual respect we sat down with southern white folks as cousins rather than combatants you know what the ancestors who lived in those cabins they could never have dreamed of a day when they would be honored by a group of people of different backgrounds
Video examples
The Rise of the Cali...
because he wanted my dad to be a lawyer. And that's why I wanted to be a lawyer. I want to be like my dad. I wanted to help my family. People think that bandits don't have values. But my dad and uncle did. They have honor. Violence was the last step to resolve the problems,
Video examples
Questions No One Knows...
are being spawned every moment, and many of these universes would actually be very like the world we're in, would include multiple copies of you. In one such universe, you'd graduate with honors and marry the person of your dreams, and in another, not so much.
Video examples
Surf Sisters - Ep. 2 PIPE...
I don't even talk about my mom really with my close friends. I put the wall up and I'm like, yeah I'm doing great. Doo-doo-doo, let's keep going. But again, I'm really trying to dig deep, challenge myself, find that voice and kind of honor it.
Video examples
Jeffrey Brown: How we...
It wasn't the entire force, because there were still some who still had that lock-'em-up mentality, but there were other cops who saw the honor in partnering with the community, who saw the responsibility from themselves
Video examples
How does the Nobel Peace...
has been interpreted as an attempt to respectfully honor the so-called missing laureate. As with the other Nobel Prizes, the Peace Prize can't be awarded posthumously. The secret selection process takes almost a year,
Video examples
These Birds Have ALL The...
alone at last wendy just you me and the sunset this is just perfect stephen and so romantic i have something to ask you my dear wendy would you do me the honor of
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Quote examples
Aristotle
Greek Philosopher
Those who educate children well are more to be honored than they who produce them; for these only gave them life, those the art of living well.
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Thomas Carlyle
Scottish Philosopher
Show me the person you honor, for I know better by that the kind of person you are. For you show me what your idea of humanity is.
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Albert Einstein
German Physicist
To the Master's honor all must turn, each in its track, without a sound, forever tracing Newton's ground.
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William Shakespeare
English Playwright
Life every man holds dear; but the dear man holds honor far more precious dear than life.
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Plato
Greek Philosopher
There are three classes of men; lovers of wisdom, lovers of honor, and lovers of gain.
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Joyce Meyer
American Author
Start your week off right by getting back to what is really important - honoring God.
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Socrates
Greek Philosopher
The greatest way to live with honor in this world is to be what we pretend to be.
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Michelle Obama
American First Lady
Working with our military community has been the biggest honor of my life.
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Alexander Pope
English Poet
Act well your part, there all the honour lies.
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Alexander Hamilton
American Politician
The honor of a nation is its life.
Quote examples
Aristotle
Greek Philosopher
Those who educate children well are more to be honored than they who produce them; for these only gave them life, those the art of living well.
Quote examples
Thomas Carlyle
Scottish Philosopher
Show me the person you honor, for I know better by that the kind of person you are. For you show me what your idea of humanity is.
Quote examples
Albert Einstein
German Physicist
To the Master's honor all must turn, each in its track, without a sound, forever tracing Newton's ground.
Quote examples
William Shakespeare
English Playwright
Life every man holds dear; but the dear man holds honor far more precious dear than life.
Quote examples
Plato
Greek Philosopher
There are three classes of men; lovers of wisdom, lovers of honor, and lovers of gain.
Quote examples
Joyce Meyer
American Author
Start your week off right by getting back to what is really important - honoring God.
Quote examples
Socrates
Greek Philosopher
The greatest way to live with honor in this world is to be what we pretend to be.
Quote examples
Michelle Obama
American First Lady
Working with our military community has been the biggest honor of my life.
Quote examples
Alexander Pope
English Poet
Act well your part, there all the honour lies.
Quote examples
Alexander Hamilton
American Politician
The honor of a nation is its life.
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