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Noun: respects ri'spekts- (often used with 'pay') a formal expression of esteem
"he paid his respects to the mayor" Noun: respect ri'spekt- (usually preceded by 'in') a detail or point
"it differs in that respect" - regard - The condition of being honoured (esteemed or respected or well regarded)
- esteem, regard - An attitude of admiration or esteem
"she lost all respect for him" - esteem, regard - A courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard
"be sure to give my respects to the dean" - deference - Behaviour intended to please your parents
"he went to law school out of respect for his father's wishes" - obedience - A feeling of friendship and esteem
"he inspires respect" - regard - Courteous regard for people's feelings
"out of respect for his privacy" - deference, respectfulness Verb: respect ri'spekt- Regard highly; think much of
"I respect his judgement" - esteem, value, prize, prise [Brit, Cdn] - Show respect towards
- honor [US], honour [Brit, Cdn], abide by, observe, fete, fête
See also: respecter Type of: accept, affection, affectionateness, attitude, civility, consider, content, courtesy, detail, fete, fête, filial duty, fondness, good manners, heart, honor [US], honour [Brit, Cdn], item, laurels, mental attitude, message, philia, point, politeness, reckon, regard, see, subject matter, substance, tenderness, view, warmheartedness, warmness Antonym: disrespect Encyclopedia: Respect |