honour

(American) honor [[t]ˈɔnə[/t]]

1. noun

1) respect for truth, honesty etc:

a man of honour.

شَرَف

2) (the keeping or increasing of) a person's, country's etc good reputation:

We must fight for the honour of our country.

كرامَه، سُمْعَه

3) fame; glory:

He won honour on the field of battle.

شُهْرَه، عَظَمَه

4) respect:

This ceremony is being held in honour of those who died in the war.

إحْتِرام، شَرَف

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.

شَرَف، فَخْر، مَصْدَر فَخْر

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.

لَقَب شَرَف

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.

سيادتُكُم، فَضيلَتُكُم

2. verb

1) to show great respect to (a person, thing etc):

We should honour the Queen.

يُشَرِّف، يُكَرِّم، يُجِلُّ

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?

يُشَرِّف

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.

يُعْطى لقَب أو دَرَجة شَرَف

4) to fulfil (a promise etc):

We'll honour our agreement.

يَحْتَرِم