honour

n. heder, respekt, ädelhet

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v. hedra, visa respekt; hålla ett löfte

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['onə] 1. noun

1) (respect for truth, honesty etc: a man of honour.) ära, heder

2) ((the keeping or increasing of) a person's, country's etc good reputation: We must fight for the honour of our country.) ära, heder

3) (fame; glory: He won honour on the field of battle.) ära

4) (respect: This ceremony is being held in honour of those who died in the war.) ära, heder, vördnad

5) (something which a person feels to be a reason for pride etc: It is a great honour to be asked to address this meeting.) ära, heder

6) (a title, degree etc given to a person as a mark of respect for his services, work, ability etc: He has received many honours for his research into cancer.) hedersbetygelse, utmärkelse

7) ((with capital: with His, Your etc) a title of respect used when talking to or about judges, mayors etc: My client wishes to plead guilty, Your Honour.) Nåd, Höghet

2. verb

1) (to show great respect to (a person, thing etc): We should honour the Queen.) ära, hedra, vörda

2) (to do, say etc something which is a reason for pride, satisfaction etc to: Will you honour us with your presence at the meeting?) göra ngn den äran, hedra

3) (to give (someone) a title, degree etc as a mark of respect for his ability etc: He was honoured for his work with the mentally handicapped.) hedra

4) (to fulfil (a promise etc): We'll honour our agreement.) infria, fullgöra

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- honorary

- honourable
- honours
- in honour bound
- honour bound
- on one's honour
- word of honour