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   honour

   /ˈɒnə/

   noun

   • 1. high respect; great esteem: "his portrait hangs in the place of honour" Similar distinctionprivilegeglorytributekudoscachetprestigefamerenownmeritcreditimportanceillustriousnessnotabilityrespectesteemapprobationOpposite disgrace
   • ▪ a person or thing that brings esteem: "you are an honour to our profession"
   • ▪ a title of respect or form of address given to a circuit judge, a US mayor, and (in Irish or rustic speech) any person of rank.
   • 2. the quality of knowing and doing what is morally right: "I must as a matter of honour avoid any taint of dishonesty" Similar integrityhonourablenesshonestyuprightnessethicsmoralsmoralityprinciple(high) principlesrighteousnessrectitudenobilityhigh-mindednessright-mindednessnoble-mindednessvirtuegoodnessdecencyprobityscrupulousnessworthinessworthfairnessjustnessjusticetruthfulnesstrustworthinessreliabilitydependabilityfaithfulnessfidelityOpposite dishonour
   • ▪ a woman's chastity or her reputation for being chaste: dated "she died defending her honour" Similar chastityvirginityvirtuemaidenhoodmaidenheadpurityinnocencemodestyinformal:cherryimmaculateness
   • 3. something regarded as a rare opportunity and bringing pride and pleasure; a privilege: "Mrs Young had the honour of being received by the Queen" Similar privilegepleasurepridesatisfactionjoycomplimentfavoursource of pleasuresource of prideOpposite shame
   • ▪ a thing conferred as a distinction, especially an official award for bravery or achievement: "the highest military honours" Similar accoladeawardrewardprizedecorationdistinctionordertitlemedalribbonstarlaurellaurel wreathbaypalminformal:fruit saladgong
   • ▪ a special distinction for proficiency in an examination: "she passed with honours"
   • ▪ a course of degree studies more specialized than for an ordinary pass: "an honours degree in mathematics"
   • ▪ the right of driving off first, having won the previous hole: "Kyle had the honour at the last hole"
   • 4. an ace, king, queen, jack, or ten.
   • ▪ possession in one's hand of at least four of the ace, king, queen, jack, and ten of trumps, or of all four aces in no trumps, for which a bonus is scored.
   • ▪ (in whist) an ace, king, queen, or jack of trumps.

   verb

   • 1. regard with great respect: "they honoured their parents in all they did" Similar hold in great respecthold in high esteemhave a high regard foresteemrespectadmiredefer tolook up tothink highly ofappreciatevalueprizecherishreverencereverevenerateworshipinformal:put on a pedestalOpposite dishonour
   • ▪ pay public respect to: "talented writers were honoured at a special ceremony" Similar applaudacclaimpraisesaluterecognizecelebratecommemoratecommendglorifyhaillionizeexaltfeteeulogizegive credit topay homage topay tribute toshow appreciation ofgive accolades tosing the praises ofsing paeans toarchaic:magnifyrare:laudpanegyrizeemblazonOpposite disgracecriticize
   • 2. fulfil (an obligation) or keep (an agreement): "make sure the franchisees honour the terms of the contract" Similar fulfilobservekeepdischargeimplementperformexecuteeffectobeyheedfollowcarry outcarry throughkeep toabide byadhere tocomply withconform toact in accordance withbe true tobe faithful tolive up torare:effectuateOpposite disobey
   • ▪ accept (a bill) or pay (a cheque) when due: "the bank informed him that the cheque would not be honoured" Similar cashaccepttakeclearpassencashconvert into cashconvert into moneyOpposite bounce

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French onor (noun), onorer (verb), from Latin honos, honor.

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   4 days ago · Learn the British spellings of honour, honourable, and honourary, and how they differ from American spellings of honor, honorable, and honorary. See examples, synonyms, and related words for honour.

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   6 days ago · Banaz Mahmod (played briefly in Honour by Buket Komur) was a 20-year-old Iraqi Kurdish woman from South London who was brutally murdered in 2006 in a so-called 'honour killing' on the orders of...

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   Jun 28, 2024 · Honor and honour are two spellings of the same noun or verb. The spelling depends on the type of English. In American English, you use your Honor as a title of respect (e.g., to address a judge). In British English, you use your Honour instead.

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   4 days ago · The gripping drama Honour, first shown on ITV back in 2020, has made its way to Netflix and is proving popular with viewers (despite being criticised by some for pushing a white saviour narrative ...

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   18 hours ago · A far cry from her role in Honour, Alexa Davies starred in the vibrant, upbeat musical film Mamma Mia! Here we go Again in 2018 playing a younger version of Julie Walters' Rosie. From musicals to ...

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   How do you spell honor in English?

   • Honor and honour are two ways of spelling the same noun, which means “great respect” or “privilege.” It can also be used as a verb to mean “keep an agreement” or “regard with great respect.” The spelling depends on the type of English you use. In American English, “honor” is correct. In British English, “honour” is standard.

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   Is 'honor' a word?

   • In American English, “honor” is correct. In British English, “honour” is standard. It’s important to choose one spelling and use it consistently. The QuillBot Grammar Checker can help you with this. In academic settings, plagiarism is viewed as a breach of honor / honour because it involves academic dishonesty.

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   What is the difference between honoured and honored?

   • The same spelling difference applies to the past tense form honoured or honored. In British English, “honoured” is standard. In American English, “honored” is correct. Leslie honoured / honored her late grandmother during her wedding ceremony. I wish they had honoured / honored the students for their hard work.

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   How do you say honoured in English?

   • In British English, “honoured” is standard. In American English, “honored” is correct. Leslie honoured / honored her late grandmother during her wedding ceremony. I wish they had honoured / honored the students for their hard work. Casper felt deeply honoured / honored to receive the prestigious award for his contribution to science.

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   Jul 9, 2024 · 9 July 2024 at 8:35 am·3-min read. Credit: ITV. Honour is the latest thrilling crime drama to arrive on Netflix that has got viewers wondering if it's based on a true story. After it originally aired on ITV in 2020, it’s not hard to see why Honour has gained critical acclaim in the years that followed. The gritty drama stars Keeley Hawes as ...

9. www.bbc.co.uk › news › articlesDame Shirley Bassey receives top honour from King Charles ...

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   Jul 9, 2024 · 9 July 2024. Dame Shirley Bassey says receiving her latest honour from King Charles III made her more nervous than singing for him. The 87-year-old Welsh superstar said she "forgot to curtsy" as...