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honour

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3 syllables
6 characters
English (US)
3syllables

honour

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honour is a polysyllabic word with 3 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, honour is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofhonour

1noun
  • Recognition of importance or value; respect; veneration (of someone, usually for being morally upright or successful)

    Example: "The crowds gave the returning general much honor and praise."

  • The state of being morally upright, honest, noble, virtuous, and magnanimous; excellence of character; the perception of such a state; favourable reputation; dignity

    Example: "He was a most perfect knight, for he had great honor and chivalry."

  • A token of praise or respect; something that represents praiseworthiness or respect, such as a prize or award given by the state to a citizen

    Example: "Audie Murphy received many honors, such as the Distinguished Service Cross."

  • A privilege

    Example: "I had the honour of dining with the ambassador."

  • (in the plural) the privilege of going first

    Example: "I'll let you have the honours, Bob—go ahead."

  • A cause of respect and fame; a glory; an excellency; an ornament.

    Example: "He is an honour to his nation."

  • (feudal law) a seigniory or lordship held of the king, on which other lordships and manors depended
  • The center point of the upper half of an armorial escutcheon (compare honour point)
  • In bridge, an ace, king, queen, jack, or ten especially of the trump suit. In some other games, an ace, king, queen or jack.
  • (in the plural) (courses for) an honours degree: a university qualification of the highest rank

    Example: "At university I took honours in modern history."

1verb
  • To think of highly, to respect highly; to show respect for; to recognise the importance or spiritual value of

    Example: "The freedom fighters will be forever remembered and honored by the people."

  • To conform to, abide by, act in accordance with (an agreement, treaty, promise, request, or the like)

    Example: "I trusted you, but you have not honored your promise."

  • To confer (bestow) an honour or privilege upon (someone)

    Example: "Ten members of the profession were honored at the ceremony."

  • To make payment in respect of (a cheque, banker's draft, etc.)

    Example: "I'm sorry Sir, but the bank did not honour your cheque."

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