re·spect rəˈspekt/ 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 synonyms: esteem, regard, high opinion, admiration, reverence, deference, honor the respect due to a great artist antonyms: contempt the state of being admired or respected. his first chance in over fifteen years to regain respect in the business due regard for the feelings, wishes, rights, or traditions of others. plural noun: respects respect for human rights synonyms: due regard, politeness, courtesy, civility, deference he spoke to her with respect a persons polite greetings. plural noun: respects give my respects to your parents 2. a particular aspect, point, or detail. the governments record in this respect is a mixed one synonyms: aspect, regard, facet, feature, way, sense, particular, point, detail the report was accurate in every respect verb verb: respect; 3rd person present: respects; past tense: respected; past participle: respected; gerund or present participle: respecting 1. admire (someone or something) deeply, as a result of their abilities, qualities, or achievements. she was respected by everyone she worked with synonyms: esteem, admire, think highly of, have a high opinion of, hold in high regard, hold in (high) esteem, look up to, revere, reverence, honor she is highly respected in the book industry
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