honour

[ˈɒnə] noun I

1) [U] the respect that people have for someone who achieves something great, is very powerful, or behaves in a way that is morally right

They were prepared to die for the honour of their country.[/ex]

2) [U] the behaviour of someone who has high moral standards

Syn:

integrity

a man of honour (= someone who always behaves in a morally correct way)[/ex]

It's no longer just a legal issue, it's a matter of honour.[/ex]

3) [C] something that you do that you are proud of

Being asked to perform at La Scala is an honour for any singer.[/ex]

It's a great honour to be here with you tonight.[/ex]

4) [C] a prize that someone is given because they have done something important

Twenty children received honours for bravery.[/ex]

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in honour of — in order to show respect and admiration for someone or something[/ex]

St Petersburg was renamed Leningrad in honour of Lenin.[/ex]

See:

honours

II

verb [T]

honour [ˈɒnə]

1) to show your respect or admiration for someone by giving them a prize or a title, or by praising them publicly

We are here today to honour the men and women who gave their lives for their country.[/ex]

2) to do what you promised to do or what it is your duty to do

Once a contract is signed, it has to be honoured.[/ex]