In honour of somebody/something
prepositional phrase
To show respect or to celebrate someone or something.
The ceremony was held in honour of those who died in the war.
Often appears as...
- celebrate in honour of
- held in honour of
prepositional phrase
To show gratitude or recognition to someone.
The film was made in honour of the director's late wife.
Often appears as...
- created in honour of
- dedicated in honour of
prepositional phrase
To indicate the person or thing after which something is named.
The school was named in honour of the local war hero.
Often appears as...
- named in honour of
- dedicated in honour of
prepositional phrase
To show respect or to celebrate someone or something.
The ceremony was held in honour of those who died in the war.
Often appears as...
- celebrate in honour of
- held in honour of
prepositional phrase
To show gratitude or recognition to someone.
The film was made in honour of the director's late wife.
Often appears as...
- created in honour of
- dedicated in honour of
prepositional phrase
To indicate the person or thing after which something is named.
The school was named in honour of the local war hero.
Often appears as...
- named in honour of
- dedicated in honour of
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Ceremonial Use
Used in formal ceremonies, like awards, to emphasize the respect for the honoured.
She received the award in honour of her charitable work.
Pro Tip 2/3Commemorative Events
Common in events remembering significant historical figures or moments.
A parade is organized annually in honour of the country's independence.
Pro Tip 3/3Respectful Homage
Expresses homage and high esteem for someone, often used at memorials.
A statue was erected in honour of the fallen soldiers.
Pro Tip 1/3Ceremonial Use
Used in formal ceremonies, like awards, to emphasize the respect for the honoured.
She received the award in honour of her charitable work.
Pro Tip 2/3Commemorative Events
Common in events remembering significant historical figures or moments.
A parade is organized annually in honour of the country's independence.
Pro Tip 3/3Respectful Homage
Expresses homage and high esteem for someone, often used at memorials.
A statue was erected in honour of the fallen soldiers.
Pro Tip 1/3Ceremonial Use
Used in formal ceremonies, like awards, to emphasize the respect for the honoured.
She received the award in honour of her charitable work.
Pro Tip 2/3Commemorative Events
Common in events remembering significant historical figures or moments.
A parade is organized annually in honour of the country's independence.
Pro Tip 3/3Respectful Homage
Expresses homage and high esteem for someone, often used at memorials.
A statue was erected in honour of the fallen soldiers.
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