honour
[ on-er ]
/ ˈɒn ər /
noun, verb (used with object), adjective Chiefly British.
usage note for honour
See
-or1.
Words nearby honour
Definition for honour (2 of 2)
honor
[ on-er ]
/ ˈɒn ər /
noun
verb (used with object)
adjective
of, relating to, or noting honor.
Also
especially British,
hon·our.
Origin of honor
1150–1200; (noun) Middle English (
h)on(o)ur < Anglo-French (Old French (
h)onor, onur) < Latin
honōr- (stem of
honor, earlier
honōs); (v.) Middle English < Anglo-French (
h)on(o)urer < Latin
honōrāre, derivative of
honor
SYNONYMS FOR honor
5
distinction.
ANTONYMS FOR honor
synonym study for honor
1.
Honor,
honesty,
integrity,
sincerity refer to the highest moral principles and the absence of deceit or fraud.
Honor denotes a fine sense of, and a strict conformity to, what is considered morally right or due:
a high sense of honor; on one's honor.
Honesty denotes the presence of probity and particularly the absence of deceit or fraud, especially in business dealings:
uncompromising honesty and trustworthiness.
Integrity indicates a soundness of moral principle that no power or influence can impair:
a man of unquestioned integrity and dependability.
Sincerity implies absence of dissimulation or deceit, and a strong adherence to truth:
His sincerity was evident in every word.
3.
Honor,
consideration,
distinction refer to the regard in which one is held by others.
Honor suggests a combination of liking and respect:
His colleagues held him in great honor.
Consideration suggests honor because of proved worth:
a man worthy of the highest consideration.
Distinction suggests particular honor because of qualities or accomplishments:
She achieved distinction as a violinist at an early age.
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British Dictionary definitions for honour (1 of 3)
honour
US honor
/ (ˈɒnə) /
noun
verb (tr)
See also
honours
Derived forms of honour
honourer or US honorer, noun honourless or US honorless, adjectiveWord Origin for honour
C12: from Old French
onor, from Latin
honor esteem
British Dictionary definitions for honour (2 of 3)
Honour
/ (ˈɒnə) /
noun
(preceded by Your, His, or Her)
- a title used to or of certain judges
- (in Ireland) a form of address in general use
British Dictionary definitions for honour (3 of 3)
Idioms and Phrases with honour
honor