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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. dictionary.cambridge.org › es › diccionarioRESPECT | significado en inglés - Cambridge Dictionary

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   to feel or show admiration for someone or something that you believe has good ideas or qualities: I deeply respect David for what he has achieved. Diccionario de sinónimos, antónimos y ejemplos. to admire someone or something. admire I've always admired her for her generous spirit.

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4. dictionary.cambridge.org › es › diccionarioRESPECT | traducir al español - Cambridge Dictionary

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   traducir RESPECT: admiración, respeto, respeto, respeto, sentido, respecto, admirar, respetar, respetar, respetar…. Más información en el diccionario inglés-español.

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. dle.rae.es › respetorespeto | Definición | Diccionario de la lengua española | RAE -...

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   1. locs. verbs. Obrar a su antojo, sin miramientos a la obediencia o a la consideración debida. estar de respeto. 1. loc. verb. Dicho de una persona: Estar vestida. 2. loc. verb. Dicho de una habitación: Estar adornada para un acto de ceremonia o de ostentación. veneración, acatamiento, obediencia, sumisión.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishrespect 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.

8. www.wordreference.com › es › translationrespect - English-Spanish Dictionary - WordReference.com

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   Principal Translations. Inglés. Español. respect n. (esteem, admiration) respeto nm. estima nf. He worked hard to gain the respect of his coworkers.

9. www.spanishdict.com › translate › respecRespect in Spanish | English to Spanish Translation -...

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   Translate Respect. See 9 authoritative translations of Respect in Spanish with example sentences, conjugations and audio pronunciations.