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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"
Respect, also called esteem, is a positive feeling or deferential action shown towards someone or something considered important or held in high esteem or regard. It conveys a sense of admiration for good or valuable qualities. It is also the process of honoring someone by exhibiting care, concern, or consideration for their needs or feelings. [1]
respects, a formal expression or gesture of greeting, esteem, or friendship: Give my respects to your parents. favor or partiality. Synonyms: preference, bias. Archaic. a consideration. verb (used with object) to hold in esteem or honor: I cannot respect a cheat. Synonyms: admire, consider, venerate, revere. to show regard or consideration for:
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.
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.
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.
noun. uk / rɪˈspekt / us. respect noun (POLITE) Add to word list. B1. polite behaviour towards someone, especially because they are older or more important than you: You should show more respect for your parents. respect noun (ADMIRATION) B1. admiration for someone because of their knowledge, skill, or achievements:
3 days ago · respect. (rɪspɛkt ) Word forms: 3rd person singular present tense respects, present participle respecting, past tense, past participle respected. 1. transitive 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.