in honour of
As tribute to
In honour of (also in honor of) indicates that something is done to show respect, admiration, or remembrance for a person, achievement, or occasion.
A statue in honour of fallen soldiers commemorates their sacrifice.
A dinner in honour of the retiring professor celebrates their career.
The phrase marks the dedicatory purpose behind an action or gesture.
- saluteGestural sign of honor
- toastHeated bread; glass-raising honor
- tributeOffering of respect
- homageExpression of deep respect
- standing ovationApplause while risen
raising a glass · dedication · dedication ceremony · commemoration · glory · speech · memorial · paying respects · in memory of · moment of silence · remembrance · parade · statue · ceremony · medal · namesake · named after · credit
in honour ofin spite of
Regardless of something
dismissing · ignoring · snubbing · slighting · against
honour, honor, honourable, honorable, honourably, honorably, dishonour, dishonor, honouree