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respect

/rɪ'spɛkt/

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noun
(usually preceded by `in') a detail or point
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"it differs in that respect"

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regard

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detail item point
noun
the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)
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esteem regard

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honour laurels honor
noun
an attitude of admiration or esteem
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"she lost all respect for him"

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esteem regard

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disrespect

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mental attitude attitude
noun
a feeling of friendship and esteem
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"he inspires respect"

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regard

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affection affectionateness fondness heart philia tenderness warmheartedness warmness
verb
regard highly; think much of
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"I respect his judgement"

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esteem prise prize value

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disrespect

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reckon view consider regard see
verb
show respect towards
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abide by honor honour observe

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disrespect

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accept
noun
behavior intended to please your parents
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"he went to law school out of respect for his father's wishes"

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obedience

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filial duty
noun
courteous regard for people's feelings
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"out of respect for his privacy"

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deference respectfulness

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good manners courtesy
noun
a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard
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"be sure to give my respects to the dean"

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deference

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civility politeness

Examples of respect

"it differs in that respect"
"she lost all respect for him"
"he inspires respect"
"I respect his judgement"
"he went to law school out of respect for his father's wishes"
"out of respect for his privacy"
"be sure to give my respects to the dean"