respect

Speech parts

1. respect - Noun

2. respect - Verb

3. respect - Interjection

Meaning

To take notice of; to regard with special attention; to regard as worthy of special consideration; hence, to care for; to heed.

To consider worthy of esteem; to regard with honor.

To look toward; to front upon or toward.

To regard; to consider; to deem.

To have regard to; to have reference to; to relate to; as, the treaty particularly respects our commerce.

The act of noticing with attention; the giving particular consideration to; hence, care; caution.

Esteem; regard; consideration; honor.

An expression of respect of deference; regards; as, to send one's respects to another.

Reputation; repute.

Relation; reference; regard.

Particular; point regarded; point of view; as, in this respect; in any respect; in all respects.

Consideration; motive; interest.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

honor esteem regard deference revere value consideration venerate respectfulness prize observe appreciation obedience admiration estimation
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Antonyms

disrespect contempt neglect disdain scorn lethe
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Hypernyms

point see view heart accept consider

Hyponyms

revere court fear estimate celebrate homage

Phrases with the word

With all due respect with respect with due respect in respect show respect with much respect

Derivatives

respected respecting

Anagrams

scepter sceptre specter spectre

Examples

honor your parents! Source: Internet

his deference to her wishes was very flattering Source: Internet

be sure to give my respects to the dean Source: Internet

in deference to your wishes Source: Internet

out of respect for his privacy Source: Internet

she lost all respect for him Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

respecification respecify respeck respect for cultural differences respect for life respect for russia