Yahoo Web Search

Search results

1. Dictionary

   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’.

   Scrabble Points: 11

   • R

     1

   • E

     1

   • S

     1

   • P

     3

   • E

     1

   • C

     3

   • T

     1

   Powered by Oxford Languages

   More Definitions, Word Origin & ScrabbleShow less

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

   dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › english

   • Cached

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

   www.dictionary.com › browse › respect

   • Cached

   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.

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

   www.britannica.com › dictionary › respect

   • Cached

   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.

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

   www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definition

   • Cached

   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.

6. plato.stanford.edu › entries › respectRespect (Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy)

   plato.stanford.edu › entries › respect

   Sep 10, 2003 · 1. The Concept of Respect. 1.1 Elements of respect. 1.2 Kinds of Respect. 2. Respect for Persons. 2.1 Some important issues. 2.2 Kant’s Account of Respect for Persons. 2.3 Further issues, developments, and applications. 3.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishrespect verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

   www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › english

   • Cached

   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.

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

   www.imdb.com › title › tt2452150

   • Cached

   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.