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honour

UK
/ˈɒnə/
US
/ˈɑːnər/

Translations

honournoun
honours
pl
UK
/ˈɒnə/
US
/ˈɑːnər/
She received the award in honour of her outstanding contributions to the community.
Elle a reçu le prix en l'honneur de ses contributions exceptionnelles à la communauté.
mentionDans le système universitaire britannique.
She graduated with first-class honours in chemistry.
Elle a obtenu une mention très bien en chimie.
Additional translations
estimeDans un registre soutenu, pour l'idée de respect profond.
Synonyms
credit
integrity
reputation
dignity
respect
esteem
distinction
recognition
Antonyms
dishonour
shame
disgrace
honourverb
honoured
Past Simple
honoured
Past Participle
honouring
Gerund
UK
/ˈɒn.ə/
US
/ˈɑː.nɚ/
The community gathered to honour the local hero for his bravery.
La communauté s'est réunie pour honorer le héros local pour son courage.
Additional translations
tenirAvec un complément comme « ses engagements », « une promesse ».
Synonyms
esteem
regard
venerate
revere
celebrate
recognize
acknowledge
respect
Antonyms
dishonour
disregard
ignore
honouradjective
Used attributively before another noun to denote something connected with respect or commemoration (e.g., honour guard, honour roll).
Additional translations
honorifiquePour des emplois formels exprimant un hommage ou une distinction.
Synonyms
honorary
honourary
honorific
titular
ceremonial

Definitions

honournoun
High respect or esteem.
She received the award in honour of her outstanding contributions to the community.
A privilege or special recognition.
It was an honour to be invited to speak at the conference.
A title of respect given to judges and certain other officials.
The lawyer addressed the judge as 'Your Honour' during the trial.
A person or thing that brings credit or distinction.
He is an honour to his family with his achievements.
A code of integrity and dignity, often associated with a group or profession.
The soldiers lived by a strict code of honour.
(usually honours) A university degree classification or course of study of a higher standard than the ordinary level.
She graduated with first-class honours in chemistry.
honourverb
To regard or treat with respect and admiration.
The community gathered to honour the local hero for his bravery.
To fulfill or keep (an agreement or promise).
She promised to honour her commitments to the project.
To confer distinction upon.
The university will honour the scientist with an honorary degree.
honouradjective
Occurring before another noun to denote something intended as an expression of respect, commemoration, or celebration.
An honour guard escorted the coffin through the streets.
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