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Respect

/ɹɪˈspɛkt/

An attitude of consideration or high regard

📖 Definitions of "Respect"

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."

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.

interjection
  1. 1

    Hello, hi

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