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Respect

rɪˈspɛkt

Respect definitions
noun
respect respects
  1. a feeling of deep admiration for someone or something elicited by their abilities, qualities, or achievements

    "the director had a lot of respect for Douglas as an actor"

    esteem regard high regard high opinion acclaim admiration approbation approval appreciation estimation favour popularity recognition veneration awe reverence deference honour praise homage
    • the state of being admired or respected

      "his first chance in over fifteen years to regain respect in the business"

    • a person's polite greetings

      "give my respects to their Excellencies"

    • used to express the speaker's approval of someone or something

      "respect to Hill for a truly non-superficial piece on the techno scene"

  2. due regard for the feelings, wishes, or rights of others

    "young people's lack of respect for their parents"

    due regard consideration thoughtfulness attentiveness politeness courtesy civility deference
  3. a particular aspect, point, or detail

    "the findings in this respect have been mixed"

    aspect regard facet feature way sense characteristic particular point detail question matter connection
verb
respect respected respecting respects
  1. admire (someone or something) deeply, as a result of their abilities, qualities, or achievements

    "she was respected by everyone she worked with"

    esteem admire think highly of have a high opinion of hold in high regard hold in (high) esteem think much of approve of appreciate cherish value set (great) store by prize treasure look up to pay homage to venerate revere reverence adulate worship idolize put on a pedestal lionize hero-worship honour applaud praise favour
  2. have due regard for (someone's feelings, wishes, or rights)

    "I respected his views"

    show consideration for show regard for take into consideration take into account make allowances for take cognizance of observe pay heed/attention to bear in mind be mindful of be heedful of remember
    • avoid harming or interfering with

      "it is incumbent upon all hill users to respect the environment"

    • agree to recognize and abide by (a legal requirement)

      "the crown and its ministers ought to respect the ordinary law"