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. (noun)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; thinkmuch of "I respect his judgement"; "We prize his creativity"
9. (verb)respect, honor, honour, abide by, observe showrespect towards "honor your parents!"
Definition of 'respect'
