1. (noun) respect, regard
(usually preceded by `in') a detail or point
"it differs in that respect"
2. (noun) esteem, regard, respect
the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)
"it is held in esteem"; "a man who has earned high regard"
3. (noun) respect, esteem, regard
an attitude of admiration or esteem
"she lost all respect for him"
4. (noun) deference, respect
a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard
"his deference to her wishes was very flattering"; "be sure to give my respects to the dean"
5. (noun) obedience, respect
behavior intended to please your parents
"their children were never very strong on obedience"; "he went to law school out of respect for his father's wishes"
6. (noun) regard, respect
a feeling of friendship and esteem
"she mistook his manly regard for love"; "he inspires respect"
7. (verb) deference, respect, respectfulness
courteous regard for people's feelings
"in deference to your wishes"; "out of respect for his privacy"
8. (verb) respect, esteem, value, prize, prise
regard highly; think much of
"I respect his judgement"; "We prize his creativity"
9. (verb) respect, honor, honour, abide by, observe
show respect towards
"honor your parents!"
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Definition of 'respect' 
