honour

[US]/'ɒnə/
[UK]/ˈɑnɚ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. honor; respect; medal
vt. respect; accept; accept a bill of exchange

Phrases & Collocations

honourable

honour and respect

pride and honour

honourable mention

in honour of

have the honour

in one's honour

man of honour

guard of honour

Example Sentences

they are on their honour as gentlemen not to cheat.

the honour of one's name

you are an honour to our profession.

it has been an honour to have you.

a first-class honours degree.

a dinner given in honour of an American diplomat.

the honour of being horse of the year.

a shoddy misuse of the honours system.

I am a man of honour, Signor.

honour thy father and thy mother.

the theme of honour underpinning the two books.

Will you honour me with a visit?

The bank will not always honour your debts.

I esteem it an honour to attend this meeting.

A commemorative medal was struck in honour of the event.

I’m honoured to meet you,your lordship.

Real-world Examples

Turner, meanwhile, had been granted a great honour.

Source: The Power of Art - Joseph Mallord William Turner

It's a real honour to have you here.

Source: BBC Listening December 2014 Collection

Just having you sit here is a great honour!

Source: New Curriculum Standard People's Education Edition High School English (Compulsory 3)

You do me too much honour, said Holmes, gravely.

Source: A Study in Scarlet by Sherlock Holmes

It's a gala, in the Stag's honour.

Source: Lost Girl Season 2

But I have enough honour not to tell that lie.

Source: Tess of the d'Urbervilles (abridged version)

Herbie Hancock, is one of five artists being honoured for contributions to American culture.

Source: NPR News December 2013 Compilation

That would be an absolute honour.

Source: BBC documentary "Chinese New Year"

This, sir, is indeed an honour.

Source: The Truman Show Selected Works

It will be an honour, sir.

Source: Mr. Bean's Holiday Original Soundtrack

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