honour
/ˈɑnər/
noun
- Great respect, admiration, or recognition given to someone.
- The soldier received the highest honour for his bravery in battle.
- She accepted the award with a sense of honour and gratitude.
- It was an honour to meet the famous author at the book signing.
- A person's good reputation and moral character; honesty and integrity.
- In many cultures, a person's honour is considered very important.
- She felt it was her honour to tell the truth, even when it was difficult.
- He is a man of honour who always keeps his promises.
- A title or award given as a sign of respect or achievement.
- The queen bestowed the honour of knighthood upon him.
- She graduated with honours from the university.
- He received several honours for his work in science.
verb
- To show respect or admiration for someone or something.
- The museum honours local artists with a special exhibition each year.
- We honour our teachers by listening and working hard.
- They honoured the fallen soldiers with a moment of silence.
- To keep a promise, agreement, or commitment.
- She honoured her promise to help her friend move.
- The bank honoured the cheque despite the small error.
- The company honoured the warranty and replaced the broken part for free.
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