Meaning of 'respect'

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Meaning of ‘respect’

9 definitions found.

respect

noun

behavior intended to please your parents

Synonyms: obedience

noun

a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard

Synonyms: deference

noun

courteous regard for people's feelings

Synonyms: deference respectfulness

noun

(usually preceded by `in') a detail or point

Example: "it differs in that respect"

Synonyms: regard

noun

an attitude of admiration or esteem

Example: "I lost all respect for the company once I found out about their shady dealings."

Synonyms: regard

noun

a feeling of friendship and esteem

Synonyms: regard

noun

the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)

Synonyms: regard

verb

regard highly

Synonyms: prize value esteem prise

verb

show respect towards

Synonyms: honor honour observe abide by

Source: WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University

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