LookItUphonour
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈɑːnɚ/ · UK /ˈɒnə/
Forms: honours, honoured
honour means: The respect people have for someone because they think that person is good, brave, or honest.
noun
The respect people have for someone because they think that person is good, brave, or honest.
- She earned honour through her courage.
- He cared deeply about his family’s honour.
- Their dishonest actions brought no honour to the club.
verb
To show great respect for someone or something.
- We honour those who helped us.
- The ceremony honoured local volunteers.
- They built a garden to honour her memory.
Questions about honour
What does honour mean?
The respect people have for someone because they think that person is good, brave, or honest.
What is honour in other languages?
Türkçe: saygınlık · Español: honor · Français: honneur · Deutsch: Ehre · Italiano: onore · 日本語: 名誉
How do you pronounce honour?
In American English /ˈɑːnɚ/; in British English /ˈɒnə/.
How do you use honour in a sentence?
She earned honour through her courage. He cared deeply about his family’s honour.
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