What does respect mean?
Definitions for respect
rɪˈspɛktre·spect
Here are all the possible meanings and translations of the word respect.
Princeton's WordNet
respect, regardnoun
(usually preceded by `in') a detail or point
"it differs in that respect"
esteem, regard, respectnoun
the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)
"it is held in esteem"; "a man who has earned high regard"
respect, esteem, regardnoun
an attitude of admiration or esteem
"she lost all respect for him"
deference, respectnoun
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"
obedience, respectnoun
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"
regard, respectnoun
a feeling of friendship and esteem
"she mistook his manly regard for love"; "he inspires respect"
deference, respect, respectfulnessverb
courteous regard for people's feelings
"in deference to your wishes"; "out of respect for his privacy"
respect, esteem, value, prize, priseverb
regard highly; think much of
"I respect his judgement"; "We prize his creativity"
respect, honor, honour, abide by, observeverb
show respect towards
"honor your parents!"
Wiktionary
respectnoun
an attitude of consideration or high regard
Etymology: From respectus, perfect passive participle of respicio, from re- + specio.
respectnoun
good opinion, honor, or admiration
Etymology: From respectus, perfect passive participle of respicio, from re- + specio.
respectnoun
Polite greetings, often offered as condolences after a death.
The mourners paid their last respects to the deceased poet.
Etymology: From respectus, perfect passive participle of respicio, from re- + specio.
respectnoun
a particular aspect of something
This year's model is superior to last year's in several respects.
Etymology: From respectus, perfect passive participle of respicio, from re- + specio.
respectverb
to have respect for.
She is an intellectual giant, and I respect her greatly.
Etymology: From respectus, perfect passive participle of respicio, from re- + specio.
respectverb
to have regard for something, to observe a custom, practice, rule or right
I respect your right to hold this belief although I think it is nonsense.
Etymology: From respectus, perfect passive participle of respicio, from re- + specio.
respectverb
to abide by an agreement.
They failed to respect the treaty they had signed, and invaded.
Etymology: From respectus, perfect passive participle of respicio, from re- + specio.
respectverb
To relate to; to be concerned with.
Glandulation respects the secretory vessels, which are either glandules, follicles, or utricles. uE00084312uE001 J. Lee.
Etymology: From respectus, perfect passive participle of respicio, from re- + specio.
respectinterjection
hello, hi
Etymology: From respectus, perfect passive participle of respicio, from re- + specio.
Webster Dictionary
Respectverb
to take notice of; to regard with special attention; to regard as worthy of special consideration; hence, to care for; to heed
Respectverb
to consider worthy of esteem; to regard with honor
Respectverb
to look toward; to front upon or toward
Respectverb
to regard; to consider; to deem
Respectverb
to have regard to; to have reference to; to relate to; as, the treaty particularly respects our commerce
Respect
the act of noticing with attention; the giving particular consideration to; hence, care; caution
Respect
esteem; regard; consideration; honor
Respect
an expression of respect of deference; regards; as, to send one's respects to another
Respect
reputation; repute
Respect
relation; reference; regard
Respect
particular; point regarded; point of view; as, in this respect; in any respect; in all respects
Respect
consideration; motive; interest
Freebase
Respect
Respect is a positive feeling of esteem or deference for a person or other entity, and also specific actions and conduct representative of that esteem. Respect can be a specific feeling of regard for the actual qualities of the one respected. It can also be conduct in accord with a specific ethic of respect. Rude conduct is usually considered to indicate a lack of respect, disrespect, where as actions that honor somebody or something indicate respect. Specific ethics of respect are of fundamental importance to various cultures. Respect for tradition and legitimate authority is identified by Jonathan Haidt, a professor at the University of New York Sten School of Business, as one of five fundamental moral values shared to a greater or lesser degree by different societies and individuals. Respect is both given and received. We expect other people to respect us in return for the respect we show them. Respect is also something that is earned by the standards of the particular society in which one lives. Respect cannot be measured as a quantity, cannot be bought or traded, it is one of those things that is earned and built over time, but that can be lost with one stupid or inconsiderate act. One can ask or beg for respect, but only others can bestow us with respect as a result of their perceived treatment by us. Continued caring interactions are then required to maintain or increase that original earned respect. Respect cannot always be seen or observed by actions, but for those who practice chivalry, the outward display of respect is refreshing. Some women view this as patronizing and demeaning, but in its pure form chivalry is about nearly absolute respect.
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Respect
rē-spekt′, v.t. to esteem for merit: to honour: to relate to: to regard unduly: to heed.—n. act of esteeming highly: regard: expression of esteem: deportment arising from esteem: relation: reference: point of view, any particular: (B.) good-will, also undue regard: partiality: reflection: decency: reputation.—n. Respectabil′ity, state or quality of being respectable.—adj. Respec′table, worthy of respect or regard: moderate in excellence or number: not mean or despicable: reputable: moderately well-to-do.—n. Respec′tableness.—adv. Respec′tably, moderately: pretty well.—adj. Respec′tant (her.), facing one another—said of figures of animals.—n. Respec′ter.—adj. Respect′ful, full of respect: marked by civility.—adv. Respect′fully.—n. Respect′fulness.—prep. Respec′ting, regarding: considering.—n. Respec′tion, respect.—adj. Respec′tive, having respect or reference to: relative: relating to a particular person or thing: particular.—adv. Respec′tively.—ns. Respec′tiveness; Respec′tivist (obs.), a captious critic.—adjs. Respect′less, regardless; Respec′tūous (obs.), causing respect: respectful.—Have respect of persons, unduly to favour certain persons, as for their wealth, &c.; In respect of, in comparison with; With respect to, with regard to. [O. Fr.,—L. respicĕre, respectum—re-, back, specĕre, to look.]
Editors Contribution
respect
To see the beauty, truth and worth of a soul, animal or human being.
They demonstrated such respect for all, it was so clear the love went beyond human words at times.
Submitted by MaryC on February 15, 2020
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Rank popularity for the word 'respect' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #2143
Written Corpus Frequency
Rank popularity for the word 'respect' in Written Corpus Frequency: #2052
Nouns Frequency
Rank popularity for the word 'respect' in Nouns Frequency: #729
Verbs Frequency
Rank popularity for the word 'respect' in Verbs Frequency: #748
Anagrams for respect »
scepter, sceptre, specter, spectre
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of respect in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of respect in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5
Examples of respect in a Sentence
Many details regarding Wednesdays events and the direct causes of Brians injuries remain unknown, and our family asks the public and the press to respect our wishes in not making Brians passing a political issue, please honor Brians life and service, and respect our privacy while we move forward in doing the same.
There's a lack of respect for actualvictims and survivors of these crimes, i talk to friends that are still in law enforcement and right now gang members in Los Angeles, there's no fear. They're openlyflying their gang colors because he's not going to give sentencing enhancements for gang crimes so there's no need to ever try to hide who you are.
Never esteem anything as of advantage to you that will make you break your word or lose your self-respect.
I will bring this soldier's principles to the White House, restoring the values of dignity, honor and respect to the presidency and above all else, love for our people and love for our country.
One of the major regrets of life, for most people, is their yielding to the wishes of others, instead of doing what their heart desired most. Always dare to respect yourself first before anyone else, in your speech as much as in your actions. Self-respect is the precursor to Success.
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Translations for respect
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- احترم, احترامArabic
- doujañs, doujañBreton
- vyjádření úcty, mít úctu, respektovat, úcta, respekt, ohled, brát ohled, uznávatCzech
- parchWelsh
- respektDanish
- respektieren, Respekt, Achtung, die AchtungGerman
- σέβομαι, σέβη, σεβασμόςGreek
- respekti, respektoEsperanto
- respetar, respetoSpanish
- احترام, احترام گذاشتن, ادبPersian
- kunnioitus, kunnioittaa, suhde, kunnioittaminenFinnish
- respecter, respect, le respectFrench
- urraim, measIrish
- suim, onair, urramScottish Gaelic
- כיבדHebrew
- आदर, सम्मान, आदर करनाHindi
- betart, elismer, szempont, tisztelet, vonatkozás, tisztelHungarian
- հարգանք, հարգելArmenian
- menghormatiIndonesian
- virðing, virða, leyti, bera virðingu fyrirIcelandic
- rispettoItalian
- כבודHebrew
- 尊敬, 尊重Japanese
- ಗೌರವKannada
- 존중, 경의, 尊重Korean
- ڕێزوسڵاو, ڕێز, ڕێز گرتنKurdish
- quantumLatin
- pagarbaLithuanian
- kauanuanu, whakamihaMāori
- respect, eerbied, respecteren, achtingDutch
- respektNorwegian
- respekt, szacunek, PoszanowaniePolish
- respeito, reverência, respeitarPortuguese
- respect, respectaRomanian
- почитать, уважать, почтение, уважение, соблюдатьRussian
- respektera, avseende, aktning, respekt, hänseendeSwedish
- adabu, tii, taadhima, heshimuSwahili
- மரியாதைTamil
- గౌరవంTelugu
- เคารพThai
- yön, husus, hürmet, bakım, saygınlık, saygı, itibar, açıTurkish
- поваUkrainian
- آدر, احترامUrdu
- kính trọng, sự tôn trọngVietnamese
- רעספּעקטYiddish
- 尊重Chinese
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