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List of meaning for respect

a feeling of deep admiration and honor for something or someone that causes one to treat it in a dignified way

respect, regard(noun)

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

"it differs in that respect"

esteem, regard, respect(noun)

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

"it is held in esteem"; "a man who has earned high regard"

respect, esteem, regard(noun)

an attitude of admiration or esteem

"she lost all respect for him"

deference, respect(noun)

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

"his deference to her wishes was very flattering"; "be sure to give my respects to the dean"

obedience, respect(noun)

behavior intended to please your parents

"their children were never very strong on obedience"; "he went to law school out of respect for his father's wishes"

regard, respect(noun)

a feeling of friendship and esteem

"she mistook his manly regard for love"; "he inspires respect"

deference, respect, respectfulness(verb)

courteous regard for people's feelings

"in deference to your wishes"; "out of respect for his privacy"

respect, esteem, value, prize, prise(verb)

regard highly; think much of

"I respect his judgement"; "We prize his creativity"

respect, honor, honour, abide by, observe(verb)

show respect towards

"honor your parents!"

relation to or concern with something specified

with respect to your application

a feeling of great approval and liking

I have a lot of respect for Martin Luther King, Jr.'s steadfast courage

best wishes

give your mother my respects

to think very highly or favorably of

an upstanding senator who is respected by political allies and foes alike

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