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Definition of Respect
1. Noun. (usually preceded by 'in') a detail or point. "It differs in that respect"
2. Verb. Regard highly; think much of. "Sam cannot respect Sue "; "We prize his creativity"
Generic synonyms: Consider, Reckon, Regard, See, View
Specialized synonyms: Think The World Of, Fear, Revere, Reverence, Venerate, Admire, Look Up To
Antonyms: Disesteem, Disrespect
Derivative terms: Esteem, Esteem, Esteem, Respecter, Valuable, Value
3. Noun. The condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded). "A man who has earned high regard"
Generic synonyms: Honor, Honour, Laurels
Specialized synonyms: Stature
Antonyms: Disesteem
Derivative terms: Esteem
4. Verb. Show respect towards. "Honor your parents!"
Generic synonyms: Accept
Specialized synonyms: Celebrate, Lionise, Lionize, Tolerate
Derivative terms: Honorable, Honoring, Respecter
Antonyms: Disrespect
5. Noun. An attitude of admiration or esteem. "She lost all respect for him"
Generic synonyms: Attitude, Mental Attitude
Specialized synonyms: Estimate, Estimation
Derivative terms: Esteem
Antonyms: Disrespect
6. Noun. A courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard. "Be sure to give my respects to the dean"
Generic synonyms: Civility, Politeness
Specialized synonyms: Court, Homage, Last Respects, Props
Derivative terms: Deferent, Deferential
7. Noun. Behavior intended to please your parents. "He went to law school out of respect for his father's wishes"
8. Noun. A feeling of friendship and esteem. "He inspires respect"
Generic synonyms: Affection, Affectionateness, Fondness, Heart, Philia, Tenderness, Warmheartedness, Warmness
9. Noun. Courteous regard for people's feelings. "Out of respect for his privacy"
Generic synonyms: Courtesy, Good Manners
Derivative terms: Defer, Deferent, Deferential, Respectful, Respectful
Definition of Respect
1. v. t. To take notice of; to regard with special attention; to regard as worthy of special consideration; hence, to care for; to heed.
2. n. The act of noticing with attention; the giving particular consideration to; hence, care; caution.
Definition of Respect
1. to have a high regard for [v -ED, -ING, -S]
Medical Definition of Respect
1. 1. To take notice of; to regard with special attention; to regard as worthy of special consideration; hence, to care for; to heed. 2. To consider worthy of esteem; to regard with honor. 3. To have regard to; to have reference to; to relateto; as, the treaty particularly respects our commerce. As respects, as regards; with regard to; as to. To respect the person or persons, to favor a person, or persons on corrupt grounds; to show partiality. Synonym: To regard, esteem, honor, revere, venerate. Origin: L. Respectare, v. Intens. From respicere, respectum, to look back, respect; pref. Re- re- + specere, spicere, to look, to view: cf. F. Respecter. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Respect
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