respects

/rɪˈspɛkts/
verb
  1. 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.
  2. 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
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
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