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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 › 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:

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

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   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.

4. www.merriam-webster.com › thesaurus › respectRESPECT Synonyms: 153 Similar and Opposite Words - ...

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   Definition of respect. 1. as in regard. relation to or concern with something specified with respect to your application. Synonyms & Similar Words. Relevance. regard. reference. 2. as in admiration. a feeling of great approval and liking I have a lot of respect for Martin Luther King, Jr.'s steadfast courage. Synonyms & Similar Words. admiration.

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

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   respect. noun. OPAL W. /rɪˈspekt/. /rɪˈspekt/. Idioms. [uncountable, singular] respect (for somebody/something) a strong feeling of approval of somebody/something because of their good qualities or achievements. I have the utmost respect for her and her work. They feel a deep and mutual respect for each other.

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

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   2 days ago · 1. verb. If you respect someone, you have a good opinion of their character or ideas. I want him to respect me as a career woman. [VERB noun] He needs the advice of people he respects, and he respects you. [VERB noun] Synonyms: think highly of, value, regard, honour More Synonyms of respect. 2. uncountable noun.

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

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   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.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › respectRespect - definition of respect by The Free Dictionary

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   1. A feeling of appreciative, often deferential regard; esteem: I have great respect for your work. See Synonyms at regard. 2. The state of being regarded with honor or esteem: a leader held in the greatest respect. 3. a. Consideration or appreciation: Can't you at least give me some respect? b.