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Respect
see synonyms of respectNoun
1. regard, respect
(usually preceded by in') a detail or point
Example Sentences:'it differs in that 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'
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.
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Respect
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