honour  

Thesaurus for honour

• noun
  • synonyms
    • honor, laurels, award, accolade, purity, pureness, chastity, righteousness, sexual morality, standing, symbol, virtue  
  • antonyms
    • dishonor  
• verb
  • synonyms
    • honor, reward, respect, abide by, observe, accept, have, recognise, recognize, take  
  • antonyms
    • dishonor, disrespect  

Pronunciation of honour: AA1 N ER0 ('ɑnər)

Number of syllables of honour: 2

Definition of honour

• (n): a woman''s virtue or chastity  
• (n): the quality of being honorable and having a good name; "a man of honor"  
• (n): a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction; "an award for bravery"  
• (n): the state of being honored  
• (v): accept as pay; "we honor checks and drafts"  
• (v): show respect towards; "honor your parents!"  
• (v): bestow honor or rewards upon; "Today we honor our soldiers"; "The scout was rewarded for courageus action"  

Examples of honour

• The festival was in honour of Dionysus Lenaius.  
• He was the first African to receive the honour of knighthood.  
• In 1953, the badge was given an augmentation of honour.  
• My honour is the steadfast strength of my brethren.  
• All the Autobots pay the last honour to the dying hero.  
• The Infant Jesus was given the place of honour.  
• Rectitude and honour being on extended leave of absence is why.  
• In the Republic, the triumph was the highest honour.  
• He named the country Darling, in honour of the Governor.  
• Here he means the honour of the chastity of his uncorrupted wife.