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- Dictionaryrespect/rɪˈspɛkt/
noun
- 1. a feeling of deep admiration for someone or something elicited by their abilities, qualities, or achievements: "the director had a lot of respect for Douglas as an actor" Similar Opposite
- 2. due regard for the feelings, wishes, or rights of others: "young people's lack of respect for their parents" Similar Opposite
verb
- 1. admire (someone or something) deeply, as a result of their abilities, qualities, or achievements: "she was respected by everyone she worked with" Similar Opposite
- 2. have due regard for (someone's feelings, wishes, or rights): "I respected his views" Similar Opposite
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politeness, honour, and care shown towards someone or something that is considered important: You really should treat your parents with more respect. She has no respect for other people's property (= she does not treat it carefully). [ U ] a feeling that something is right or important and you should not attempt to change it or harm it:
Respect is a way of treating or thinking about something or someone. If you respect your teacher, you admire her and treat her well. People respect others who are impressive for any reason, such as being in authority — like a teacher or cop — or being older — like a grandparent.
1. : a relation or reference to a particular thing or situation. remarks having respect to an earlier plan. 2. : an act of giving particular attention : consideration. 3. a. : high or special regard : esteem. b. : the quality or state of being esteemed. c. respects plural : expressions of high or special regard or deference. paid our respects. 4.
If you respect someone, you have a good opinion of their character or ideas. I want people to respect me for my work. American English : respect / rɪˈspɛkt /
noun. an attitude of deference, admiration, or esteem; regard. the state of being honoured or esteemed. a detail, point, or characteristic; particular. he differs in some respects from his son.
[uncountable, singular] polite behaviour towards or care for somebody/something that you think is important. respect for somebody/something to show a lack of respect for authority. They have a deep respect for the natural world. He has no respect for her feelings. Everyone has a right to be treated with respect.
n. 1. A feeling of appreciative, often deferential regard; esteem: I have great respect for your work. See Synonyms at regard. 2. The state of being regarded with honor or esteem: a leader held in the greatest respect. 3. a. Consideration or appreciation: Can't you at least give me some respect? b.
to admire someone because of their knowledge, achievements, etc: I respect him for his honesty. Fewer examples.
respect something to be careful about something; to make sure you do not do something that might be considered wrong. Employers must respect employees' privacy. to respect other people’s property; I respect your right to disagree. She promised to respect our wishes.
From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English re‧spect1 /rɪˈspekt/ S3 W2 noun 1 admiration [ uncountable] a feeling of admiring someone or what they do, especially because of their personal qualities, knowledge, or skills → admiration respect for I have the greatest respect for Jane’s work. 2 consideration [ uncountable] the belief that so...
