Noun | 1. | respect - (usually preceded by `in') a detail or point; "it differs in that respect" Synonyms: regard |
2. | respect - the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded); "it is held in esteem"; "a man who has earned high regard" | |
3. | respect - an attitude of admiration or esteem; "she lost all respect for him" Antonyms: disrespect - a disrespectful mental attitude | |
4. | respect - 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" Synonyms: deference | |
5. | respect - 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 | |
6. | respect - a feeling of friendship and esteem; "she mistook his manly regard for love"; "he inspires respect" Synonyms: regard | |
7. | respect - courteous regard for people's feelings; "in deference to your wishes"; "out of respect for his privacy" Synonyms: respectfulness, deference | |
Verb | 1. | respect - regard highly; think much of; "I respect his judgement"; "We prize his creativity" Antonyms: disesteem, disrespect - have little or no respect for; hold in contempt |
2. | respect - show respect towards; "honor your parents!" Antonyms: disrespect - show a lack of respect for |