respect
Nouns
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(n) (usually preceded by "in") a detail or point
- it differs in that respect
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(n) the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)
- it is held in esteem
- a man who has earned high regard
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(n) an attitude of admiration or esteem
- she lost all respect for him
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(n) 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
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(n) 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
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(n) a feeling of friendship and esteem
- she mistook his manly regard for love
- he inspires respect
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(n) courteous regard for people's feelings
- in deference to your wishes
- out of respect for his privacy
Verbs
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(v) regard highly; think much of
- I respect his judgement
- We prize his creativity
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(v) show respect towards
- honor your parents!