respects
/ɹɪˈspɛkts/
noun
- 1
An attitude of consideration or high regard
“He is an intellectual giant, and I have great respect for him.”
- 2
Good opinion, honor, or admiration
- 3
(always plural) Polite greetings, often offered as condolences after a death.
“The mourners paid their last respects to the deceased poet.”
- 4
A particular aspect, feature or detail of something
“This year's model is superior to last year's in several respects.”
- 5
Good will; favor
Synonyms
verb
- 1
To have respect for.
“She is an intellectual giant, and I respect her greatly.”
- 2
To have regard for something, to observe a custom, practice, rule or right.
“I respect your right to hold that belief, although I think it is nonsense.”
- 3
To abide by an agreement.
“They failed to respect the treaty they had signed, and invaded.”
- 4
To take notice of; to regard as worthy of special consideration; to heed.
- 5
(dated except in "respecting") To relate to; to be concerned with.
- 6
To regard; to consider; to deem.
- 7
To look toward; to face.
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