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Definition honour in British English
honour
verb
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[transitive]
verb
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
/ˈɒnə(r)/
1
to show your respect or admiration for someone, especially by giving them a prize or a title, or by praising them publicly
Example
She will be honoured for her work in promoting friendship between the two countries.
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