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Type Words
Synonyms regard
Type of detail, item, point


it differs in that respect.
Type Words
Synonyms esteem, regard
Type of honour, laurels, honor
Has types stature
Type Words
Synonyms esteem, regard
Type of mental attitude, attitude
Has types estimate, estimation


she lost all respect for him.
Type Words
Synonyms regard
Type of affection, affectionateness, fondness, heart, philia, tenderness, warmheartedness, warmness


he inspires respect.
Type Words
Synonyms esteem, prise, prize, value
Type of reckon, view, consider, regard, see
Has types admire, think the world of, venerate, fear, look up to, revere, reverence
Derivation respecter


I respect his judgement.
Type Words
Synonyms abide by, honor, honour, observe
Type of accept
Has types celebrate, lionize, lionise, tolerate
Derivation respecter
Type Words
Synonyms obedience
Type of filial duty


he went to law school out of respect for his father's wishes.
Type Words
Synonyms deference, respectfulness
Type of good manners, courtesy


out of respect for his privacy.
Type Words
Synonyms deference
Type of civility, politeness
Has types last respects, homage, props, court


be sure to give my respects to the dean.

Examples of respect

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Not only do students respect their teachers, we form close bonds with them, too.
From the dailyherald.com
In Cobb's program the album is performed in order, with a real sense of respect.
From the timesunion.com
I know I need to respect my mother's wishes, but maybe we can make an agreement.
From the delawareonline.com
Global markets would gain a fresh respect for our economy and the dollar itself.
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This left us to fend for ourselves with respect to operating the remote control.
From the forbes.com
Your hard work will bring you new respect and the help to finish what you start.
From the suntimes.com
That one I get, because you do sort of need to respect the code of their season.
From the charlotteobserver.com
Another sentiment I respect, and apologies for making them a bit harder to book.
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In that regard, they need to respect the fine line between support and enabling.
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More examples
  • (usually preceded by `in') a detail or point; "it differs in that respect"
  • Regard highly; think much of; "I respect his judgement"; "We prize his creativity"
  • Esteem: the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded); "it is held in esteem"; "a man who has earned high regard"
  • Show respect towards; "honor your parents!"
  • An attitude of admiration or esteem; "she lost all respect for him"
  • Deference: a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard; "his deference to her wishes was very flattering"; "be sure to give my respects to the dean"
  • Respect denotes both a positive feeling of esteem for a person or other entity (such as a nation or a religion), and also specific actions and conduct representative of that esteem. Respect can be a specific feeling of regard for the actual qualities of the one respected (e.g. ...
  • 4th Avenue Jones is a Christian American hip hop band based in Los Angeles, California. Their name comes from the last name of founding members Ahmad and Tena Jones (divorced), and the street where they lived in South Central Los Angeles when they began their rehearsals.
  • "Respect" is a 1995 song recorded by French hip hop act Alliance Ethnik. It was the first single from his album Respect, and was released on January 1995. It achieved success in several countries, including France and Belgium (Wallonia) where it was a top three hit. ...