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   Re·spect

   /rəˈspek(t)/

   

   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 opinionacclaimadmirationapprobationapprovalappreciationestimationfavorpopularityrecognitionvenerationawereverencedeferencehonorpraisehomageOpposite 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 your parents" Similar regardskind/kindest regardscomplimentsgreetingsbest wishesgood wishesfelicitationssalutationsarchaic:remembrancesdevoirs
   • 2. due regard for the feelings, wishes, rights, or traditions 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-worshiphonorapplaudpraisefavorOpposite despise
   • ▪ have due regard for the feelings, wishes, rights, or traditions of: "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 boaters to respect the environment"
   • ▪ agree to recognize and abide by (a legal requirement): "he urged all foreign nationals to respect the laws of their country of residence" 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.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › respectRespect Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   1. : a relation or reference to a particular thing or situation. remarks having respect to an earlier plan. 2. : an act of giving particular attention : consideration. 3. a. : high or special regard : esteem. b. : the quality or state of being esteemed. c. respects plural : expressions of high or special regard or deference. paid our respects. 4.

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

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   RESPECT definition: 1. admiration felt or shown for someone or something that you believe has good ideas or qualities…. Learn more.

4. 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.

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › respectRESPECT Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Synonyms: honor, homage, reverence, estimation. deference to a right, privilege, privileged position, or someone or something considered to have certain rights or privileges; proper acceptance or courtesy; acknowledgment: respect for a suspect's right to counsel; to show respect for the flag; respect for the elderly.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definitionrespect noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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

7. www.youtube.com › watchAretha Franklin - Respect (Official Lyric Video) - YouTube

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   52K. 5.5M views 2 years ago. Watch the lyric video of "Respect" by Aretha Franklin from the album 'I Never Loved A Man The Way I Love You' (1967). "Respect" was written and originally...

8. www.imdb.com › title › tt2452150Respect (2021) - IMDb

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   Aug 13, 2021 · With Jennifer Hudson, Forest Whitaker, Marlon Wayans, Tituss Burgess. Following the rise of Aretha Franklin's career from a child singing in her father's church's choir to her international superstardom, RESPECT is the remarkable true story of the music icon's journey to find her voice.