respect

1. (verb) regard highly; think much of
Synonyms: esteem, prise, prize, value
Related Words: admire, consider, fear, look up to, reckon, regard, revere, reverence, see, think the world of, venerate, view
Antonyms: disrespect

2. (verb) show respect towards; "honor your parents!"
Synonyms: abide by, honor, honour, observe
Related Words: accept, celebrate, lionize
Antonyms: disrespect

3. (noun) (usually preceded by `in') a detail or point; "it differs in that respect"
Synonyms: regard
Related Words: detail, item, point

4. (noun) an attitude of admiration or esteem; "she lost all respect for him"
Synonyms: esteem, regard
Related Words: attitude, estimate, estimation, mental attitude
Antonyms: disrespect

5. (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"
Synonyms: obedience
Related Words: filial duty

6. (noun) an 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"
Synonyms: deference
Related Words: civility, court, homage, last respects, politeness

7. (noun) courteous regard for people's feelings; "in deference to your wishes"; "out of respect for his privacy"
Synonyms: deference, respectfulness
Related Words: courtesy, good manners

8. (noun) a feeling of friendship and esteem; "she mistook his manly regard for love"; "he inspires respect"
Synonyms: regard
Related Words: affection, affectionateness, fondness, heart, tenderness, warmheartedness

9. (noun) the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded); "it is held in esteem"; "a man who has earned high regard"
Synonyms: esteem, regard
Related Words: honor, honour, laurels, stature



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