honour

UK ( US honor)

/ˈɒnər/ verb

Translation

› [T] to show great respect for someone or something, usually in public

saygı göstermek, değer vermek, itibar etmek

[often passive] He was honoured for his bravery. She was honoured with an Oscar.1006

honour an agreement/contract/promise, etc › to do what you agreed or promised to do

(anlaşma/sözleşme/vaad) riayet etmek, uymak, tutmak, sadık kalmak, yerine getirmek

The government failed to honour its promise to cut taxes. → Opposite dishonour verb1175

(Definition of honour verb from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary English-Turkish © Cambridge University Press)

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