honour

[ on-er ]
/ ˈɒn ər /

noun, verb (used with object), adjective Chiefly British.

usage note for honour

See -or1.

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

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, adjective

Word 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)
  1. a title used to or of certain judges
  2. (in Ireland) a form of address in general use

British Dictionary definitions for honour (3 of 3)

honor
/ (ˈɒnə) /

noun, verb

the US spelling of honour

Idioms and Phrases with honour

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