Search results
- Dictionaryrespect/rɪˈspɛkt/
noun
- 1. a feeling of deep admiration for someone or something elicited by their abilities, qualities, or achievements: "the director had a lot of respect for Douglas as an actor" Similar Opposite
- 2. due regard for the feelings, wishes, or rights of others: "young people's lack of respect for their parents" Similar Opposite
verb
- 1. admire (someone or something) deeply, as a result of their abilities, qualities, or achievements: "she was respected by everyone she worked with" Similar Opposite
- 2. have due regard for (someone's feelings, wishes, or rights): "I respected his views" Similar Opposite
Powered by Oxford Dictionaries
politeness, honour, and care shown towards someone or something that is considered important: You really should treat your parents with more respect. She has no respect for other people's property (= she does not treat it carefully). [ U ] a feeling that something is right or important and you should not attempt to change it or harm it:
1. : a relation or reference to a particular thing or situation. remarks having respect to an earlier plan. 2. : an act of giving particular attention : consideration. 3. a. : high or special regard : esteem. b. : the quality or state of being esteemed. c. respects plural : expressions of high or special regard or deference. paid our respects. 4.
Respect is a way of treating or thinking about something or someone. If you respect your teacher, you admire her and treat her well. People respect others who are impressive for any reason, such as being in authority — like a teacher or cop — or being older — like a grandparent.
Respect definition: a particular, detail, or point (usually preceded by in). See examples of RESPECT used in a sentence.
1. (usually prec. by in) a particular, detail, or point. to differ in some respect. 2. relation or reference. inquiries with respect to a route. 3. esteem for or a sense of the worth or excellence of a person, a personal quality or ability, or something considered as a manifestation of a personal quality or ability.
[uncountable, singular] polite behaviour towards or care for somebody/something that you think is important. respect for somebody/something to show a lack of respect for authority. They have a deep respect for the natural world. He has no respect for her feelings. Everyone has a right to be treated with respect.
1. To feel or show deferential regard for; esteem or admire: All the other scholars respect her. 2. a. To avoid interfering with or intruding upon: Please respect my privacy. b. To avoid violating: I respected the speed limit throughout the trip. 3. To relate or refer to; concern: As respects the rights of land owners, this law says nothing.
RESPECT definition: 1. polite behaviour towards someone, especially because they are older or more important than you…. Learn more.
respect something to be careful about something; to make sure you do not do something that might be considered wrong. Employers must respect employees' privacy. to respect other people’s property; I respect your right to disagree. She promised to respect our wishes.
respect. noun. /rɪˈspɛkt/ [uncountable, singular] respect (for somebody/something) a feeling of admiration for someone or something because of their good qualities or achievements I have the greatest respect for your brother. A two-minute silence was observed as a mark of respect.
