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   respect

   /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 esteemregardhigh regardhigh opinionacclaimadmirationapprobationapprovalappreciationestimationfavourpopularityrecognitionvenerationawereverencedeferencehonourpraisehomageOpposite contempt
   • ▪ the state of being admired or respected: "his first chance in over fifteen years to regain respect in the business"
   • ▪ a person's polite greetings: "give my respects to their Excellencies" Similar regardskind/kindest regardscomplimentsgreetingsbest wishesgood wishesfelicitationssalutationsarchaic:remembrancesdevoirs
   • ▪ used to express the speaker's approval of someone or something: informal "respect to Hill for a truly non-superficial piece on the techno scene"
   • 2. due regard for the feelings, wishes, or rights of others: "young people's lack of respect for their parents" Similar due regardconsiderationthoughtfulnessattentivenesspolitenesscourtesycivilitydeferenceOpposite disrespect
   • 3. a particular aspect, point, or detail: "the findings in this respect have been mixed" Similar aspectregardfacetfeaturewaysensecharacteristicparticularpointdetailquestionmatterconnection

   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 esteemadmirethink highly ofhave a high opinion ofhold in high regardhold in (high) esteemthink much ofapprove ofappreciatecherishvalueset (great) store byprizetreasurelook up topay homage toveneratereverereverenceadulateworshipidolizeput on a pedestallionizehero-worshiphonourapplaudpraisefavourOpposite despise
   • 2. have due regard for (someone's feelings, wishes, or rights): "I respected his views" Similar show consideration forshow regard fortake into considerationtake into accountmake allowances fortake cognizance ofobservepay heed/attention tobear in mindbe mindful ofbe heedful ofrememberarchaic:regardOpposite scorn
   • ▪ avoid harming or interfering with: "it is incumbent upon all hill users to respect the environment"
   • ▪ agree to recognize and abide by (a legal requirement): "the crown and its ministers ought to respect the ordinary law" Similar abide bycomply withfollowadhere toconform toact in accordance withacquiesce toassent toconsent toaccord toyield tosubmit todefer tobow toobeyobservehold tokeep (to)stick tostand byheedOpposite ignoredisobey

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Latin respectus, from the verb respicere ‘look back at, regard’, from re- ‘back’ + specere ‘look at’.

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   Synonyms for RESPECT: regard, reference, admiration, appreciation, praise, esteem, reverence, adoration; Antonyms of RESPECT: condemnation, disdain, contempt, disapproval, scorn, disregard, disappointment, indignation.

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   TO ADMIRE SOMEONE OR SOMETHING. I respect her for what she has achieved, but I would have approached it very differently. Synonyms and examples. admire. I've always admired her for her generous spirit. think highly of. Everyone thinks highly of him. hold someone in high esteem. formal. Her colleagues in Washington hold her in very high esteem.

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   Synonyms for RESPECT in English: think highly of, value, regard, honour, recognize, appreciate, admire, esteem, adore, revere, ….

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   respect. WordReference English Thesaurus © 2024. Sense: Noun: high regard. Synonyms: esteem, admiration, appreciation, regard, high regard, honor, honour (UK), reverence, favor, favour (UK), recognition. Antonyms: ridicule, mockery, scorn, cheek, rudeness, irreverence, insolence, effrontery, contempt, neglect, lack of respect. Sense: Verb: admire.

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    Synonyms for RESPECT: admire, value, esteem, regard, honor, observe, consider, admiration, adoration; Antonyms for RESPECT: disrespect, disrespect, dishonor, disdain, despise, scorn, ridicule, mock, scorn.