respects

/ɹɪˈspɛkts/

noun

  1. 1

    An attitude of consideration or high regard

    He is an intellectual giant, and I have great respect for him.
  2. 2

    Good opinion, honor, or admiration

  3. 3

    (always plural) Polite greetings, often offered as condolences after a death.

    The mourners paid their last respects to the deceased poet.
  4. 4

    A particular aspect, feature or detail of something

    This year's model is superior to last year's in several respects.
  5. 5

    Good will; favor

verb

  1. 1

    To have respect for.

    She is an intellectual giant, and I respect her greatly.
  2. 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. 3

    To abide by an agreement.

    They failed to respect the treaty they had signed, and invaded.
  4. 4

    To take notice of; to regard as worthy of special consideration; to heed.

  5. 5

    (dated except in "respecting") To relate to; to be concerned with.

  6. 6

    To regard; to consider; to deem.

  7. 7

    To look toward; to face.

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