Respect - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |rɪˈspekt|  American pronunciation of the word respect
Brit.  |rɪˈspekt|  British pronunciation of the word respect

noun

- (usually preceded by `in') a detail or point (syn: regard)
it differs in that respect
- the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded) (syn: esteem, regard)
- an attitude of admiration or esteem (syn: esteem, regard)
she lost all respect for him
- a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard (syn: deference)
be sure to give my respects to the dean
- behavior intended to please your parents (syn: obedience)
he went to law school out of respect for his father's wishes
- a feeling of friendship and esteem (syn: regard)
he inspires respect
- courteous regard for people's feelings (syn: deference, respectfulness)
out of respect for his privacy

verb

- regard highly; think much of (syn: esteem, prise, prize, value)
I respect his judgement
- show respect towards (syn: honor, honour, observe)

Extra examples

He has earned their respect.

The soldier saluted as a sign of respect.

Despite our differences, I have enormous respect for him.

I have a great respect for his accomplishments.

I expect to be treated with respect.

Your theory makes sense in one respect.

The students respect the principal for his honesty.

I respect what she has accomplished.

You must learn to respect other people's property.

We need to respect the environment.

She did it out of respect for her parents.

With all due respect, I disagree.

He took off his hat out of respect for the dead man.

Please convey / give my respects to your parents.

Jim's father was respected for his fairness.

Word forms

verb
I/you/we/they: respect
he/she/it: respects
present participle: respecting
past tense: respected
past participle: respected
noun
singular: respect
plural: respects
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