respect

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/ɹɪˈspɛkt/ English

Definitions

noun

An attitude of consideration or high regard“He is an intellectual giant, and I have great respect for him.”
Good opinion, honor, or admiration
(always plural) Polite greetings, often offered as condolences after a death.“The mourners paid their last respects to the deceased poet.”
A particular aspect, feature or detail of something“This year's model is superior to last year's in several respects.”

verb

To have respect for.“She is an intellectual giant, and I respect her greatly.”
To have regard for something, to observe a custom, practice, rule or right.“I respect your right to hold that belief, although I think it is nonsense.”
To abide by an agreement.“They failed to respect the treaty they had signed, and invaded.”
To take notice of; to regard as worthy of special consideration; to heed.

interjection

Hello, hi

Related words

Synonyms

admiration esteem honor recognition regard reverence veneration aspect dimension face facet side aught consideration deference fealty revere venerate

Antonyms

belittlement contempt contumely despect disdain disparagement disrespect ignoring irreverence neglect scorn slight

Associated

ecliptic dignity observation derivative integrity arc observatory privacy sovereignty vector formula

Rhymes

aspect subject project direct effect neglect affect reject defect deflect

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