Respect Meaning and Definition


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Respect meaning

Word: Respect

How to pronounce: rɪsˈpekt

Noun

Definitions:

1. A feeling of deep admiration for someone or something elicited by their abilities, qualities, or achievements.

Example sentences: "The director had a lot of respect for Douglas as an actor"

2. Due regard for the feelings, wishes, rights, or traditions of others.

Example sentences: "Young people's lack of respect for their parents"

3. A particular aspect, point, or detail.

Example sentences: "The government's record in this respect is a mixed one"

Transitive verb

Definitions:

1. Admire (someone or something) deeply, as a result of their abilities, qualities, or achievements.

Example sentences: "She was respected by everyone she worked with"


Synonyms:

attitude

relation

dealing

relationship

regard

respects

concern

relative

account

reference

sense

greetings

reverence

honor

honour

veneration

regards

obeisance

have respect

revere

venerate

esteem

comply

observe

abide

adhere

observance

adherence

compliance

respectfulness

deference

appreciate

admiration

recognition

appreciation

aspect

side

dimension

facet

relate

consideration

consider


Antonyms:

disrespect

contempt

neglect

disregard

despise


Derivations:

respecting

respectful

respective

respectable

respectability

respecter

respectfully

respectably


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Respect in Other Languages...

Spanish: Respeto

German: Respekt

French: Respect

Italian: Rispetto

Turkish: Saygı


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