respects Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun (often used with `pay') a formal expression of esteem
- he paid his respects to the mayor
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noun (usually preceded by `in') a detail or point
respect; regard.
- it differs in that respect
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noun the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)
respect; regard; esteem.
- it is held in esteem
- a man who has earned high regard
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noun an attitude of admiration or esteem
respect; regard; esteem.
- she lost all respect for him
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noun a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard
deference; respect.
- his deference to her wishes was very flattering
- be sure to give my respects to the dean
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noun behavior intended to please your parents
respect; obedience.
- their children were never very strong on obedience
- he went to law school out of respect for his father's wishes
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noun a feeling of friendship and esteem
respect; regard.
- she mistook his manly regard for love
- he inspires respect
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noun courteous regard for people's feelings
deference; respect; respectfulness.
- in deference to your wishes
- out of respect for his privacy
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verb regard highly; think much of
respect; prise; esteem; value; prize.
- I respect his judgement
- We prize his creativity
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verb show respect towards
respect; abide by; observe; honor; honour.
- honor your parents!
