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respect

/ɹɪˈspɛkt/

noun

Meaning

  • An attitude of consideration or high regard

    "He is an intellectual giant, and I have great respect for him."

  • Good opinion, honor, or admiration

  • (always plural) Polite greetings, often offered as condolences after a death.

    "The mourners paid their last respects to the deceased poet."

  • A particular aspect, feature or detail of something

    "This year's model is superior to last year's in several respects."

  • Good will; favor

Synonyms

admiration,
esteem,
honor,
recognition,
regard,
reverence,
veneration,
aspect,
dimension,
face,
facet,
side,
aught,
consideration,
deference,
esteem,
fealty,
regard,
reverence

verb

Meaning

  • To have respect for.

    "She is an intellectual giant, and I respect her greatly."

  • To have regard for something, to observe a custom, practice, rule or right.

    "I respect your right to hold that belief, although I think it is nonsense."

  • To abide by an agreement.

    "They failed to respect the treaty they had signed, and invaded."

  • To take notice of; to regard as worthy of special consideration; to heed.

  • (dated except in "respecting") To relate to; to be concerned with.

  • To regard; to consider; to deem.

  • To look toward; to face.

Synonyms

honor,
esteem,
honor,
revere,
venerate,
esteem,
value

interjection

Meaning

  • Hello, hi