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Respect

noun
/ɹɪˈspɛkt/
Word Frequency: 81.5

Definitions

1.nounAn attitude of consideration or high regard
"He is an intellectual giant, and I have great respect for him."
2.nounGood opinion, honor, or admiration
3.noun(always plural) Polite greetings, often offered as condolences after a death.
"The mourners paid their last respects to the deceased poet."
4.nounA particular aspect, feature or detail of something
"This year's model is superior to last year's in several respects."
5.nounGood will; favor
6.verbTo have respect for.
"She is an intellectual giant, and I respect her greatly."
7.verbTo 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."
8.verbTo abide by an agreement.
"They failed to respect the treaty they had signed, and invaded."
9.verbTo take notice of; to regard as worthy of special consideration; to heed.
10.verb(dated except in "respecting") To relate to; to be concerned with.
11.verbTo regard; to consider; to deem.
12.verbTo look toward; to face.
13.interjectionHello, hi

Synonyms

admirationesteemhonorrecognitionregardreverencevenerationaspectdimensionfacefacetside

Antonyms

belittlementcontemptcontumelydespectdisdaindisparagementdisrespectignoringirreverenceneglectscornslight

Rhymes With

aspectsubjectprojectdirecteffectneglectaffectreject
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