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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.
Synonyms for RESPECT: regard, reference, admiration, appreciation, praise, esteem, reverence, adoration; Antonyms of RESPECT: condemnation, disdain, contempt, disapproval, scorn, disregard, disappointment, indignation.
politeness, honor, and care shown toward 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:
Check pronunciation: respect. Definition of respect noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Britannica Dictionary definition of RESPECT. 1. : a feeling of admiring someone or something that is good, valuable, important, etc. [noncount] He has earned/gained/won their respect. The soldier saluted as a sign of respect. Despite our differences, I have enormous respect for him.
respect noun (ADMIRATION) B1. admiration for someone because of their knowledge, skill, or achievements: She's an excellent teacher and I have the greatest respect for her.
respect something to be careful about something; to make sure you do not do something that might be considered wrong. Employers must respect employees' privacy. to respect other people’s property. I respect your right to disagree. She promised to respect our wishes. Extra Examples. Oxford Collocations Dictionary.
