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 Definition of 'respect'

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Definitions of 'respect'  

1. (noun) respectregard
(usually preceded by `in') a detail or point
"it differs in that respect"

2. (noun) esteemregardrespect
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) respectesteemregard
an attitude of admiration or esteem
"she lost all respect for him"

4. (noun) deferencerespect
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) obediencerespect
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) regardrespect
a feeling of friendship and esteem
"she mistook his manly regard for love"; "he inspires respect"

7. (noun) deferencerespectrespectfulness
courteous regard for people's feelings
"in deference to your wishes"; "out of respect for his privacy"

8. (verb) respectesteemvalueprizeprise
regard highly; think much of
"I respect his judgement"; "We prize his creativity"

9. (verb) respecthonorhonourabide byobserve
show respect towards
"honor your parents!"


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'respect' - Nearby Entries  

respectful  respectfully  respectfulness  respect  respective  respectively  respects  



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