respect
noun
- 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
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
courteous regard for people's feelings
in deference to your wishes
out of respect for his privacy
- 4
(usually preceded by `in') a detail or point
it differs in that respect
- 5
an attitude of admiration or esteem
she lost all respect for him
- 6
a feeling of friendship and esteem
she mistook his manly regard for love
he inspires respect
- 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
regard highly; think much of
I respect his judgement
We prize his creativity
- 2
show respect towards
honor your parents!
Also useful for “respect”:Unscrambler— Rearrange the letters in “respect”