Sekirov Dictionary

respect

/ɹɪˈspɛkt/

verb 7
noun 5
exclamation 1
forms 3
phrases 1

verb7

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to have a high opinion of someone because of their character or what they have done
- She is an intellectual giant, and I respect her greatly.
•
To have regard for something, to observe a custom, practice, rule or right.
- I respect your right to hold that belief, although I think it is nonsense.
- I respect your right to feel offended, even though most people, myself included, totally disagree and don’t find the comment offensive in the slightest.
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To abide by an agreement.
- They failed to respect the treaty they had signed, and invaded.
•
To take notice of; to regard as worthy of special consideration; to heed.
- [T]hou respectest not spilling Edwards bloud: [...] — 1595
•
To relate to; to be concerned with.
- Whatever they are else, they are always chastisements; and correction respects faults. — 1674
•
(no longer used) To regard; to consider; to deem.
- [T]his my friend (knowen by no name) was found, / Being then a child and scarce of power to speake, / To whom my father gaue this name of Gasper, / And as his own respected him to death, [...] — 1597
(no longer used) To look toward; to face.

noun5

•
An attitude of consideration or high regard; a feeling of admiration or esteem.
- He is an intellectual giant, and I have great respect for him.
Good opinion, honor, or admiration.
•
A particular aspect, feature or detail of something.
- This year's model is superior to last year's in several respects.
•
Polite greetings, often offered as condolences after a death.
- The mourners paid their last respects to the deceased poet.
•
Good will; favor.
- And God looked upon the children of Israel, and God had respect unto them. — 1611

exclamation1

hello, hi

forms

respected · respecting · respects

Phrases with respect

with all due respect
A phrase used before disagreeing with someone or saying something they may find offensive, usually considered polite.

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