Definition of Respect in English :

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Respect meaning in English

Meaning of Respect in English

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Respect

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Noun

1. regard, respect

(usually preceded by in') a detail or point

Example Sentences:
'it differs in that respect'

2. esteem, regard, respect

the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)

Example Sentences:
'it is held in esteem'
'a man who has earned high regard'

3. esteem, regard, respect

an attitude of admiration or esteem

Example Sentences:
'she lost all respect for him'

4. deference, respect

a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard

Example Sentences:
'his deference to her wishes was very flattering'
'be sure to give my respects to the dean'

5. obedience, respect

behavior intended to please your parents

Example Sentences:
'their children were never very strong on obedience'
'he went to law school out of respect for his father's wishes'

6. regard, respect

a feeling of friendship and esteem

Example Sentences:
'she mistook his manly regard for love'
'he inspires respect'

7. deference, respect, respectfulness

courteous regard for people's feelings

Example Sentences:
'in deference to your wishes'
'out of respect for his privacy'

Verb

8. esteem, prise, prize, respect, value

regard highly; think much of

Example Sentences:
'I respect his judgement'
'We prize his creativity'

9. abide by, honor, honour, observe, respect

show respect towards

Example Sentences:
'honor your parents!'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.


Respect

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noun
1. 
an attitude of deference, admiration, or esteem; regard
2. 
the state of being honoured or esteemed
3. 
a detail, point, or characteristic; particular
he differs in some respects from his son
4. 
reference or relation (esp in the phrases in respect of, with respect to)
5. 
polite or kind regard; consideration
respect for people's feelings
6. (often plural)
an expression of esteem or regard (esp in the phrase pay one's respects)
verb (transitive)
7. 
to have an attitude of esteem towards; show or have respect for
to respect one's elders
8. 
to pay proper attention to; not violate
to respect Swiss neutrality
9. 
to show consideration for; treat courteously or kindly
10. archaic
to concern or refer to

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Respect

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verb transitive
1. 
a. 
to feel or show honor or esteem for; hold in high regard
b. 
to consider or treat with deference or dutiful regard
2. 
to show consideration for; avoid intruding upon or interfering with
to respect others' privacy
3. 
to concern; relate to
noun
4. 
a feeling of high regard, honor, or esteem
to have respect for a great artist
5. 
a state of being held in honor or esteem
to have the respect of one's sons
6. 
deference or dutiful regard
respect for the law
7. 
consideration; courteous regard
to have respect for the feelings of others
8.  [pl.]
courteous expressions of regard
, now chiefly in pay one's respects, to show polite regard by visiting or presenting oneself
9. 
a particular point or detail
right in every respect
10. 
reference; relation
with respect to the problem

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Respect

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n.
1. A feeling of appreciative, often deferential regard; esteem: I have great respect for your work. See Synonyms at regard.
2. The state of being regarded with honor or esteem: a leader held in the greatest respect.
3.
a. Consideration or appreciation: Can't you at least give me some respect?
b. Due regard for something considered important or authoritative: respect for the law.
4. A particular aspect, feature, or detail: In many respects this is an important decision.
5. Usage Problem Relation; reference. See Usage Note at regard.
tr.v. re·spect·ed, re·spect·ing, re·spects
1. To feel or show deferential regard for; esteem or admire: All the other scholars respect her.
2.
a. To avoid interfering with or intruding upon: Please respect my privacy.
b. To avoid violating: I respected the speed limit throughout the trip.
3. To relate or refer to; concern: As respects the rights of land owners, this law says nothing.

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