respect
/rɪˈspɛkt/
verb
- To admire someone or something and treat them with honor and consideration.
- We should respect the rules of the game.
- He respects his neighbors by keeping the noise down at night.
- I respect my parents for all the sacrifices they made.
- To avoid interfering with or harming something; to treat as important.
- Please respect the privacy of others.
- You must respect the deadline for the project.
- The hikers were careful to respect the natural environment.
noun
- A feeling of admiration for someone or something because of their qualities, achievements, or status.
- The students showed respect by listening quietly during the speech.
- She has great respect for her teacher's knowledge and patience.
- He earned the respect of his teammates through hard work.
- Proper attention or consideration for someone's feelings, rights, or traditions.
- The new policy was created with respect for employee privacy.
- He showed respect for his grandmother's wishes by visiting her every week.
- We should treat all cultures with respect.
- A particular aspect, detail, or way of considering something.
- With respect to your question, I will answer it tomorrow.
- This design is better in one respect: it costs less.
- In many respects, the two plans are very similar.
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