English to English
respect
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noun (n)
- (usually preceded by `in') a detail or point(noun.cognition)Example:
It differs in that respect.
source: wordnet30 - an attitude of admiration or esteem(noun.cognition)Example:
She lost all respect for him.
source: wordnet30 - a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard(noun.act)Example:
Be sure to give my respects to the dean.
source: wordnet30 - behavior intended to please your parents(noun.act)Example:
He went to law school out of respect for his father's wishes.
source: wordnet30 - a feeling of friendship and esteem(noun.feeling)Example:
He inspires respect.
source: wordnet30 - courteous regard for people's feelings(noun.attribute)Example:
Out of respect for his privacy.
source: wordnet30 - The act of noticing with attention; the giving particular consideration to; hence, care; caution.(noun)source: webster1913
verb (v)
- To take notice of; to regard with special attention; to regard as worthy of special consideration; hence, to care for; to heed.(verb)source: webster1913