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respect

/ respect /
noun/verb

Definitions & Examples

noun Sense 1
(usually preceded by `in'') a detail or point
"it differs in that respect"
Type of:
detail item point
Derived:
involve affect regard
noun Sense 2
an attitude of admiration or esteem
"she lost all respect for him"
Opposites:
disrespect
Type of:
attitude mental attitude
Kinds of:
estimate estimation
Derived:
esteem value prize prise honor
verb Sense 3
regard highly; think much of
"I respect his judgement"
"We prize his creativity"
Opposites:
disrespect disesteem
Type of:
see consider reckon
Kinds of:
think the world of reverence fear revere venerate
Derived:
value esteem regard admiration deference
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s somebody into V-ing something
Somebody ----s something with something
verb Sense 4
show respect towards
"honor your parents!"
Opposites:
disrespect
Type of:
accept
Kinds of:
lionize lionise celebrate tolerate
Derived:
honoring observance deference respectfulness regard
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s somebody into V-ing something
Somebody ----s something with something
noun Sense 5
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"
Type of:
filial duty
noun Sense 6
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"
Type of:
politeness civility
Kinds of:
court homage last respects props
Derived:
honor honour abide by observe esteem
noun Sense 7
courteous regard for people''s feelings
"in deference to your wishes"
"out of respect for his privacy"
Type of:
courtesy good manners
Derived:
honor honour abide by observe submit
noun Sense 8
a feeling of friendship and esteem
"she mistook his manly regard for love"
"he inspires respect"
Type of:
affection affectionateness fondness
Derived:
honor honour abide by observe
noun Sense 9
the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)
"it is held in esteem"
"a man who has earned high regard"
Opposites:
disesteem
Type of:
honor honour laurels
Kinds of:
stature
Derived:
honor honour abide by observe esteem
Semantic Complexity
81%
Sense Count
9
Total Synonyms
0
Total Relationships
78
Times Searched
2
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Related Words

detail item point attitude mental attitude estimate estimation disrespect see consider reckon think the world of