honour

UK
/ˈɒnə/
US
/ˈɑːnər/

Translations

honournoun
honours
pl
UK
/ˈɒnə/
US
/ˈɑːnər/
He received a medal of honor for his bravery.
Он получил медаль чести за свою храбрость.
The scientist was given the honor of speaking at the conference.
Учёному была оказана честь выступить на конференции.
He has earned the honor of his peers through his hard work.
Он заслужил уважение своих коллег благодаря своему упорному труду.
honourverb
honoured
Past Simple
honoured
Past Participle
honouring
Gerund
UK
/ˈɒn.ə/
US
/ˈɑː.nɚ/
We should honour our ancestors by remembering their sacrifices.
Мы должны чтить наших предков, помня об их жертвах.
It is important to honour the opinions of others.
Важно уважать мнения других.
He promised to honour his commitments.
Он пообещал выполнять свои обязательства.
Additional translations
honouradjective
Used attributively before another noun to denote something connected with respect or commemoration (e.g., honour guard, honour roll).

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.