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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.
Synonyms for RESPECT: regard, reference, admiration, appreciation, praise, esteem, reverence, adoration; Antonyms of RESPECT: condemnation, disdain, contempt, disapproval, scorn, disregard, disappointment, indignation.
- How does the verb 'respect' contrast with its synonyms?Some common synonyms of respect are admire, esteem, and regard. While all these words mean "to recognize the worth of a person or thing," respect i...
- When can 'admire' be used instead of 'respect'?While in some cases nearly identical to respect, admire suggests usually enthusiastic appreciation and often deep affection. // a friend that I tru...
- When could 'esteem' be used to replace 'respect'?The words esteem and respect can be used in similar contexts, but esteem implies greater warmth of feeling accompanying a high valuation. // no cit...
- When might 'regard' be a better fit than 'respect'?The words regard and respect are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, regard is a general term that is usually qualified. // he is high...
esteem for or a sense of the worth or excellence of a person, a personal quality or ability, or something considered as a manifestation of a personal quality or ability: I have great respect for her judgment. Synonyms: honor, homage, reverence, estimation. deference to a right, privilege, privileged position, or someone or something considered ...
The meaning of RESPECTFUL is marked by or showing respect or deference. How to use respectful in a sentence.
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- with (all) (due) respect
- with respect to
- as respects
- — respecter
8 ENTRIES FOUND:
1 respect /rɪˈspɛkt/ noun
plural respects
1 respect
/rɪˈspɛkt/
noun
— used as a polite or formal way of saying that you disagree with someone
•I have to say, with all respect, that I don't think your solution will work.
formal also in respect to or chiefly British in respect of
: about or concerning (something or someone) : in relation to (something or someone)
•There is a question with respect to your earlier comments.
•There have been problems with respect to transferring the data from the old computer to the new one.
[+ object]
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formal
: about or concerning (something) : with respect to (something)
/rɪˈspɛktɚ/ noun, plural respecters [count]
•He wants to be seen as a respecter of the environment.
•(formal) The law is no respecter of persons. [=the law applies to all people in the same way]
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verb. show respect towards. synonyms: abide by, honor, honour, observe. see more. noun. an attitude of admiration or esteem. “she lost all respect for him” synonyms: esteem, regard. see more. noun. a feeling of friendship and esteem. “he inspires respect ” synonyms: regard. see more. noun. courteous regard for people's feelings.
respect. noun. /rɪˈspɛkt/. [uncountable, singular] respect (for somebody/something) a feeling of admiration for someone or something because of their good qualities or achievements I have the greatest respect for your brother. A two-minute silence was observed as a mark of respect.
