/onˈraɾ/
#3372 of 5,000 Core 5000
Translation
to honour
Word origin
From Latin honorare ('to honour, to respect'), from honor ('honour, esteem'). The same root gives English 'honour' and 'honest'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- honorare
- English cognates
- honour, honest
Grammar
Verb type-ar regular
Examples
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We want to honour the memory of those who are no longer with us.
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It is a privilege to honour our elders.
medalla.
The city honoured the soldier with a medal.
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He always honours his promises.
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Your presence tonight honours us.
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