honor vs honour

Definitions

noun

1. the quality of being honorable and having a good name
2. a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
3. a woman's virtue or chastity
4. the state of being honored

verb

1. bestow honor or rewards upon
2. accept as pay
3. show respect towards

Examples

"I'm honored by your fandom," said Pakula.

Thursday, the president addresses the Israeli Knesset, followed by a reception in honor of Israel's 60-year anniversary.

He was a good neighbor and well respected for honoring his word.

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Definitions

noun

1. the quality of being honorable and having a good name
2. a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
3. a woman's virtue or chastity
4. the state of being honored

verb

1. bestow honor or rewards upon
2. accept as pay
3. show respect towards

Examples

Smith, who is also a director of Norwich City Football Club, said her CBE was a "very, very great honour".

Everyone's at it - apart from a few notable and honourable exceptions.

There will always be debate about who deserves honours, all of it highly subjective.

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