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noun. 1 [mass noun] 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. More example sentences Synonyms. 1.1 the state of being admired or respected: his first chance in over fifteen years to regain respect in the business.
(not usually used in the progressive tenses) to have a very good opinion of someone or something; to admire someone or something respect somebody/something I respect Jack's opinion on most subjects. a much loved and highly respected teacher respect somebody/something for something She has always been honest with me, and I respect her for that.
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.
