honour meaning

UK /ˈɒnə/ US /ˈɑnɚ/ 2 syllables

honour (noun): the state of being honored.

Spelling: honour (British) · honor (American)

honour has 7 meanings in this dictionary, as noun and verb.

honour as a noun

  1. the state of being honored

    Synonyms: honor, laurels

    Type of: standing

    Kinds: glory, fame, esteem, repute

  2. a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
    • an award for bravery

    Synonyms: award, accolade, honor, laurels

    Type of: symbol

    Kinds: trophy, aliyah, academic degree, pennant, cachet, citation, distinction, mention, letter, decoration, Emmy, Nobel prize

  3. the quality of being honorable and having a good name
    • a man of honor

    Synonyms: honor

    Type of: righteousness

  4. a woman's virtue or chastity

    Synonyms: honor, purity, pureness

    Type of: virtue

honour as a verb

  1. bestow honor or rewards upon
    • Today we honor our soldiers
    • The scout was rewarded for courageous action

    Synonyms: honor, reward

    Type of: recognize

    Kinds: toast, ennoble, decorate

  2. show respect towards
    • honor your parents!

    Synonyms: respect, honor, abide by, observe

    Type of: accept

    Kinds: lionize, tolerate

  3. accept as pay
    • we honor checks and drafts

    Synonyms: honor

    Type of: accept

How to pronounce honour

honour is pronounced /ˈɒnə/ in British English and /ˈɑnɚ/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Words that rhyme with honour

Word lists: words starting with HO · words ending in UR · 6-letter words

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