respect

noun

  1. 1

    behavior intended to please your parents

    their children were never very strong on obedience

    he went to law school out of respect for his father's wishes

  2. 2

    a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard

    his deference to her wishes was very flattering

    be sure to give my respects to the dean

  3. 3

    courteous regard for people's feelings

    in deference to your wishes

    out of respect for his privacy

  4. 4

    (usually preceded by `in') a detail or point

    it differs in that respect

  5. 5

    an attitude of admiration or esteem

    she lost all respect for him

  6. 6

    a feeling of friendship and esteem

    she mistook his manly regard for love

    he inspires respect

  7. 7

    the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)

    it is held in esteem

    a man who has earned high regard

verb

  1. 1

    regard highly; think much of

    I respect his judgement

    We prize his creativity

  2. 2

    show respect towards

    honor your parents!

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