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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 days ago · Definitions of respectfulness. noun. courteous regard for people's feelings. synonyms: deference, respect. see more. Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "Respectfulness." Vocabulary.com Dictionary, Vocabulary.com, https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/respectfulness. Accessed 19 May. 2024. Copy citation. Examples from books and articles.

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   • 1. A feeling of deep admiration for someone or something elicited by their abilities, qualities, or achievements. 2. Due regard for the feelings, wishes, or rights of others.

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   1 day ago · a word that expresses a meaning opposed to the meaning of another word, in which case the two words are antonyms of each other. synonyms: antonym, opposite. see more.

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   5 days ago · Oxford Dictionary defines RESPECT as: /rəˈspekt/ (noun) 1. A feeling of deep admiration for someone or something elicited by their abilities, qualities, or achievements. 2. Due regard for the feelings, wishes, or rights of others.