honour vs honor

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.

I again affirm that I need make no apology for attaching my name to that of one so worthy the esteem of his co-dogs, ay, and co-cats too; for in spite of the differences which have so often raised up a barrier between the members of his race and ours, not even the noblest among us could be degraded by raising a "mew" to the honour of such a thoroughly honest dog.

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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

Seems unfair, but sons of earls are mere "Honorables," like the famous Mitford sisters and the children of viscounts and barons, except that first-born sons of earls and viscounts quite often use the title of one of dad's spare baronies.

"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.

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