respect

/rɪˈspɛkt/
verb
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
Synonyms
noun
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.