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   respect

   /rɪˈspɛkt/

   noun

   • 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" Similar esteemregardhigh regardhigh opinionacclaimadmirationapprobationapprovalappreciationestimationfavourpopularityrecognitionvenerationawereverencedeferencehonourpraisehomageOpposite contempt
   • ▪ 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" Similar regardskind/kindest regardscomplimentsgreetingsbest wishesgood wishesfelicitationssalutationsarchaic:remembrancesdevoirs
   • ▪ used to express the speaker's approval of someone or something: informal "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" Similar due regardconsiderationthoughtfulnessattentivenesspolitenesscourtesycivilitydeferenceOpposite disrespect
   • 3. a particular aspect, point, or detail: "the findings in this respect have been mixed" Similar aspectregardfacetfeaturewaysensecharacteristicparticularpointdetailquestionmatterconnection

   verb

   • 1. admire (someone or something) deeply, as a result of their abilities, qualities, or achievements: "she was respected by everyone she worked with" Similar esteemadmirethink highly ofhave a high opinion ofhold in high regardhold in (high) esteemthink much ofapprove ofappreciatecherishvalueset (great) store byprizetreasurelook up topay homage toveneratereverereverenceadulateworshipidolizeput on a pedestallionizehero-worshiphonourapplaudpraisefavourOpposite despise
   • 2. have due regard for (someone's feelings, wishes, or rights): "I respected his views" Similar show consideration forshow regard fortake into considerationtake into accountmake allowances fortake cognizance ofobservepay heed/attention tobear in mindbe mindful ofbe heedful ofrememberarchaic:regardOpposite scorn
   • ▪ 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" Similar abide bycomply withfollowadhere toconform toact in accordance withacquiesce toassent toconsent toaccord toyield tosubmit todefer tobow toobeyobservehold tokeep (to)stick tostand byheedOpposite ignoredisobey

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Latin respectus, from the verb respicere ‘look back at, regard’, from re- ‘back’ + specere ‘look at’.

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2. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › respectRespect - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Respect is a way of treating or thinking about something or someone. If you respect your teacher, you admire her and treat her well. People respect others who are impressive for any reason, such as being in authority — like a teacher or cop — or being older — like a grandparent.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishRESPECT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   politeness, honour, and care shown towards someone or something that is considered important: You really should treat your parents with more respect. She has no respect for other people's property (= she does not treat it carefully). [ U ] a feeling that something is right or important and you should not attempt to change it or harm it:

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   The meaning of RESPECT is a relation or reference to a particular thing or situation. How to use respect in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Respect.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishRESPECT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   10 meanings: 1. an attitude of deference, admiration, or esteem; regard 2. the state of being honoured or esteemed 3. a detail,.... Click for more definitions.

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   Respect, esteem, veneration imply recognition of personal qualities by approbation, deference, and more or less affection. Respect is commonly the result of admiration and approbation, together with deference: to feel respect for a great scholar.

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   Noun. Interjection. Idiom. Filter. verb. respected, respects. To feel or show honor or esteem for; hold in high regard. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. To consider or treat with deference or dutiful regard. Webster's New World. To show consideration for; avoid intruding upon or interfering with. To respect others' privacy.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishrespect noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of respect noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   respect meaning, definition, what is respect: a feeling of admiring someone or what th...: Learn more.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryRESPECT | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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    to admire someone because of their knowledge, achievements, etc: I respect him for his honesty. Fewer examples.

11. www.britannica.com › dictionary › respectRespect Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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    RESPECT meaning: 1 : a feeling of admiring someone or something that is good, valuable, important, etc.; 2 : a feeling or understanding that someone or something is important, serious, etc., and should be treated in an appropriate way