respect
/ɹɪˈspɛkt/
Dictionary
noun
- An attitude of consideration or high regard
"He is an intellectual giant, and I have great respect for him."
- Good opinion, honor, or admiration
- (always plural) Polite greetings, often offered as condolences after a death.
"The mourners paid their last respects to the deceased poet."
- A particular aspect, feature or detail of something
"This year's model is superior to last year's in several respects."
- Good will; favor
verb
- To have respect for.
"She is an intellectual giant, and I respect her greatly."
- To have regard for something, to observe a custom, practice, rule or right.
"I respect your right to hold that belief, although I think it is nonsense."
- To abide by an agreement.
"They failed to respect the treaty they had signed, and invaded."
- To take notice of; to regard as worthy of special consideration; to heed.
- (dated except in "respecting") To relate to; to be concerned with.
- To regard; to consider; to deem.
- To look toward; to face.
interjection
- Hello, hi
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