respects
/rɪˈspɛkts/
verb
- Third person singular present tense of respect: to admire or have a high opinion of someone or something.
- She respects the rules of the game even when no one is watching.
- Our community respects the environment by recycling and conserving water.
- He respects his teacher for her patience and knowledge.
- Third person singular present tense of respect: to treat something as important and not interfere with it.
- A good driver respects the speed limits at all times.
- The company respects the privacy of its customers.
- He respects her decision to study abroad, even though he will miss her.
noun
- Polite greetings or expressions of regard, especially when visiting someone or attending a ceremony.
- We went to the funeral to pay our last respects to the deceased.
- The ambassador paid his respects to the queen during the state visit.
- Please give my respects to your parents when you see them.
- Particular aspects or details of something.
- The two plans are similar in most respects but differ in cost.
- She is talented in every respect, from singing to acting.
- In many respects, the new model is an improvement over the old one.