respect (n.)

  1. (usually preceded by `in) a detail or point; it differs in that respect

    [ Syn: regard ]

  2. the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded); it is held in esteem; a man who has earned high regard

    [ Syn: esteem , regard ]

  3. an attitude of admiration or esteem; she lost all respect for him

    [ Syn: esteem , regard ]

  4. 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

    [ Syn: deference ]

  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 fathers wishes

    [ Syn: obedience ]

  6. a feeling of friendship and esteem; she mistook his manly regard for love; he inspires respect

    [ Syn: regard ]

  7. courteous regard for peoples feelings; in deference to your wishes; out of respect for his privacy

    [ Syn: deference , respectfulness ]

    respect (v.)

  1. regard highly; think much of; I respect his judgement; We prize his creativity

    [ Syn: esteem , esteem , value , value , prize , prize , prise , prise ]

  2. show respect towards; honor your parents!

    [ Syn: honor , honour , abide by , observe ]

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