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The quality of having strong moral principles
“Men and women of honour deserve the highest respect and gratitude from the general public.”
Public acknowledgment, respect or praise
“While his actions brought honour to our country, yours have only brought shame and disgrace.”
A feeling of privilege or pleasure from doing something
“It's an honour to be associated with the Transatlantic Challenge featuring some of the best players in the world.”
A thing conferred as a distinction, especially an official award
“Later this year, on 23 July, the City of Johannesburg will confer its highest honour on Mandela by handing him the freedom of the city.”
An asset that brings praise or renown to a group
“We have lost a man whose character and virtues rendered him an ornament to society, and an honour to our profession.”
A person's good reputation and the respect they are given by other people
“He cannot bear the thought of a father being forced to besmirch his honour by accepting anything from a married daughter.”
A person's chastity or their reputation for being chaste
“On the one hand, the chastity and honour of a woman is at stake, and on the other hand, the life of a man is.”
A significant moment
“It is a great honour for me to have been able to win this award.”
(now literary) A reward, prize or recompense for a service
Loyalty to some cause, nation or ruler
An instance of kind, or charitable, behavior
One skilled in law or jurisprudence
A legal or privileged right to use land or property for a specified purpose
To regard with great respect or esteem
“They should be taught to honour their parents and elders, and to be hospitable and courteous to guests.”
To publicly recognize or praise
“Parishioners have been urged to attend the celebration to honour a lady who is a highly respected and popular member of the community.”
To fulfill one's role, obligation or duty
“Under the proposals, the future interim government would be obligated to honour agreements between the existing Governing Council and the US.”
To pay a bill when due
“The exporter bears the entire risk related to the importer's ability and willingness to honour the invoice.”
To clear a check when due
“Should this happen through error or oversight, the bank may refuse to honour the cheque and will return it to the bank that presented it for payment.”
To make solemn, or official, through ceremony or legal act
To recompense or award someone in return for something done or given
To submit to or acknowledge the merit of
To be obliging or show beneficence toward
To achieve or complete successfully
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