honour

Speech parts

1. honour - Noun

2. honour - Verb

3. honour - Interjection

4. Honour - Proper noun

Meaning

the state of being honored

show respect towards

a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

a woman's virtue or chastity

the quality of being honorable and having a good name

accept as pay

bestow honor or rewards upon

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

award respect honor observe reward purity accolade laurels laurel revere kudos fame lustre character carry out

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Antonyms

welsh levant satanism raspberry swindle welch

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Hypernyms

have take accept standing recognize righteousness

Hyponyms

emmy Academy Award oscar fame palm crown

Phrases with the word

lack of honour honour-bound failing to honour family honour matter of honour congressional medal of honour

Examples

Do not be surprised that you fall every day; do not give up, but stand your ground courageously. And assuredly, the angel who guards you will honour your patience. John Climacus

Piety required us to honour truth above our friends. Aristotle

Honour is external conscience, and conscience is inward honour. Arthur Schopenhauer

Honour once lost never returns. Dutch Proverb

Where there is no honour there is no dishonour. Portuguese Proverb

Better deserve honour and not have it, than have it and not deserve it. Portuguese Proverb

Close letter words and terms

honors graduate honors program honorware honour among thieves honour bar honour box