Cool MateHonour
UK /["/ˈɒnə(r)/"]/US /["/ˈɑːnər/"]/
Definition
great respect for somebody
In simple words: To show great respect for something or someone.
Examples
- She refused to compromise her honour in the negotiation.
- In many cultures, personal honour is seen as a vital virtue.
- He was given an award to honour his contributions to the community.
- The honour of being the first to complete the race lifted his spirits.
- The samurai lived by a strict code of honour, which guided their actions.
Usage notes
Use 'honour' in formal situations, like ceremonies or when talking about someone's achievements. It's less common in casual conversation.
Grammar pattern
honour + object
Memory hint
Think of a crown representing respect — royalty honours their ancestors.
Collocations
- in somebody’s honour
- a guard of honour
- (the) guest of honour
- a lap of honour
- great
- rare
- special
- have
- do somebody
- give somebody
- family
- national
- personal
- defend
- fight for
- preserve
- be at stake
- code
- system
- on your honour
- with honour
- without honour
- a badge of honour
- a code of honour
- a man of honour
- family
- national
- personal
- defend
- fight for
- preserve
- be at stake
- code
- system
- on your honour
- with honour
- without honour
- a badge of honour
- a code of honour
- a man of honour
- full honours
- high
- major
- award (somebody)
- bestow
- confer
- list
- system
- with full military honours
- combined
- joint
- first-class
- class
- course
- degree
- honour in
- with honour
- combined
- joint
- first-class
- class
- course
- degree
- honour in
- with honour
- in somebody’s honour
- a guard of honour
- (the) guest of honour
- a lap of honour
Synonyms
- privilege
Antonyms
- disgrace
- dishonor
Common mistakes
- Used without an object (e.g., saying 'I honour' without specifying what).
- Confused with 'honor' (American spelling).
- Using inappropriately in casual situations.