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Word: Honour
Speech Type: Noun
Middle English: from Old French onor (noun), onorer (verb), from Latin honos, honor
ˈɒnə
high respect; great esteem
Short Definition:high respect
Examples:- his portrait hangs in the place of honour
the quality of knowing and doing what is morally right
Short Definition:adherence to what is right
Examples:- I must as a matter of honour avoid any taint of dishonesty
something regarded as a rare opportunity and bringing pride and pleasure; a privilege
Short Definition:privilege
Examples:- Mrs Young had the honour of being received by the Queen
an ace, king, queen, jack, or ten.
Short Definition:ace, king, queen, jack, or ten
- honor
Word: Honour
Speech Type: Verb
ˈɒnə
regard with great respect
Short Definition:regard with great respect
Examples:- they honoured their parents in all they did
fulfil (an obligation) or keep (an agreement)
Short Definition:fulfil obligation
Examples:- make sure the franchisees honour the terms of the contract
- honor
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