the state of being honored
honour
How to use honour in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for honour.
Editorial note
As the guest of honour, you are not at the dis-advantage of power.
Quick take
the state of being honored
Meaning at a glance
The clearest senses and uses of honour gathered in one view.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction; "an award for bravery"
the quality of being honorable and having a good name; "a man of honor"
Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for honour.
noun
the state of being honored
noun
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction; "an award for bravery"
noun
the quality of being honorable and having a good name; "a man of honor"
See also: honor
noun
a woman's virtue or chastity
verb
bestow honor or rewards upon; "Today we honor our soldiers"; "The scout was rewarded for courageous action"
verb
show respect towards; "honor your parents!"
verb
accept as pay; "we honor checks and drafts"
See also: honor
Example sentences
As the guest of honour, you are not at the dis-advantage of power.
Fahrenheit 451, drafted in the last couple of days in honour of Mr. Bradbury?
In honour-shame societies, there is simply no concept of internal remorse or guilt.
Many banks over the last century have run out of money and been unable to honour withdrawal demands/requests.
I have the extremely dubious honour of having had my profile featured on there once as being of "average attractiveness".
Credit risk pertains to the probability of you being unable or unwilling to honour your commitments.
A member of such a society - and they're almost always collectivist rather then individual - will strive to be honourable while avoiding shame.
My Reputation in my Calling I will honourably guard; but I will in no way go about to compass or wrest judgement or gratification from any one with whom I may deal.
Till before a decade ago college education was thought to be the only, yes only, conceivable route to an honourable livelihood.
We do not consign blame or responsibility upon MIT for what has happened, but call for all those feel heavy-hearted in their proximity to this awful loss to acknowledge instead the responsibility they have that we all have to build and safeguard a future that would make Aaron proud, and honour the ideals and dedication that burnt so brightly within him by embodying them in thought and word and action.
We do not consign blame or responsibility upon MIT for what has happened, but call for all those feel heavy-hearted in their proximity to this awful loss to acknowledge instead the responsibility they have that we all have to build and safeguard a future that would make Aaron proud, and honour the ideals and dedication that burnt so brightly within him by embodying them in thought and word and action.---edit: it also seems that the closing line, "You were the best of us; may you yet bring out the best in us.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.
How do you use honour in a sentence?
As the guest of honour, you are not at the dis-advantage of power.
What does honour mean?
the state of being honored
What part of speech is honour?
honour is commonly used as noun, verb.