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- DictionaryRe·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"
- 2. due regard for the feelings, wishes, rights, or traditions of others: "young people's lack of respect for their parents"
verb
- 1. admire (someone or something) deeply, as a result of their abilities, qualities, or achievements: "she was respected by everyone she worked with"
esteem for or a sense of the worth or excellence of a person, a personal quality or ability, or something considered as a manifestation of a personal quality or ability: I have great respect for her judgment. Synonyms: honor, homage, reverence, estimation. deference to a right, privilege, privileged position, or someone or something considered ...
[uncountable, singular] polite behaviour towards or care for somebody/something that you think is important. respect for somebody/something to show a lack of respect for authority. They have a deep respect for the natural world. He has no respect for her feelings. Everyone has a right to be treated with respect.
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.
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.
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 noun (SHOW IMPORTANCE) behaviour that shows you think something is important or needs to be dealt with carefully: Electricity can be dangerous and should always be treated with respect.
verb. /rɪˈspekt/ Verb Forms. (not usually used in the progressive tenses) respect somebody/something to have a very good opinion of somebody/something; to admire somebody/something. I respect Jack's opinion on most subjects. She was a much loved and highly respected teacher.
3 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.