respect

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/ɹɪˈspɛkt/

noun 5verb 5intj 1

Collocations

(noun.) admiration

ADJ

considerable, deep, great | grudging

mutual

The two colleagues developed a strong working partnership built on mutual respect.

VERB + RESPECT

feel, have, hold sb in

My teacher has earned the respect of all her students through her dedication and kindness.

command, earn (sb), gain (sb), get, inspire, win (sb)

Her dedication to helping others has earned her tremendous respect from the entire community.

lose

PREP

~ for

I have great respect for teachers who make difficult subjects easy to understand.

(noun.) polite behaviour/consideration/care

ADJ

great, utmost

due, proper

The teacher deserves the proper respect that comes with her years of experience.

VERB + RESPECT

accord sb/sth, pay (sb/sth), show (sb/sth), treat sb/sth with

She pays great respect to her grandmother's wishes and always listens carefully to her advice.

PREP

out of ~

The family decided to close the restaurant out of respect for their late founder.

with ~

You need to handle that antique vase with respect since it's over a hundred years old.

PHRASES

a lack of respect

The students' behavior in class showed a lack of respect for their teacher.

a mark/sign/token of respect

(noun.) detail/point

ADJ

certain | different | crucial, important, significant | material

VERB + RESPECT

differ in

The two countries differ in respect to how they treat their citizens.

be alike in, be identical in, be similar in, resemble sth in

PREP

in ~ (s)

The two contracts are almost identical in most respects.

in ~ of | with ~ to

PHRASES

in all/many/some respects

My new apartment is smaller than my old one, but in many respects it's much better.

in every/this respect

Her new job was better in every respect than her previous position.

(verb.) admire sb/sth

ADV

deeply, greatly, really, very much

PREP

My English teacher is respected as one of the best in our school.

for

Many people admire their coach for his patience and fairness with the team.

PHRASES

be highly/much/well respected

Her grandmother was much respected in the community for her kindness and wisdom.

be internationally/universally/widely respected

The scientist is widely respected for her groundbreaking research in medicine.

(verb.) pay attention to sth

VERB + RESPECT

promise to, undertake to

The company undertook to respect the privacy of all its customers and employees.

fail to

The new manager failed to respect the team's established work schedule and made sudden changes.

PHRASES

a duty to respect sth, failure to respect sth

Definitions

noun

An attitude of consideration or high regard.

He is an intellectual giant, and I have great respect for him.

A video of Tajik President Emomali Rahmon complaining to Russian President Vladimir Putin about his lack of respect for the countries of Central Asia that were once part of the Soviet Union has struck a nerve on social media, where it has been viewed millions of times.[…] “We have always respected the interests of our main strategic partner,” Rahmon said, referring to Russia. “We want respect, too."

Good opinion, honor, or admiration.

Polite greetings, often offered as condolences after a death.

The mourners paid their last respects to the deceased poet.

A particular aspect, feature or detail of something.

This year's model is superior to last year's in several respects.

In our two loves there is but one respect

Good will; favor.

And God looked upon the children of Israel, and God had respect unto them.

verb

To have respect for.

She is an intellectual giant, and I respect her greatly.

To have regard for something, to observe a custom, practice, rule or right.

I respect your right to hold that belief, although I think it is nonsense.

I respect your right to feel offended, even though most people, myself included, totally disagree and don’t find the comment offensive in the slightest.

To abide by an agreement.

They failed to respect the treaty they had signed, and invaded.

To take notice of; to regard as worthy of special consideration; to heed.

[T]hou reſpecteſt not ſpilling Edwards bloud: [...]

We haue also large and various Orchards, and Gardens; Wherein we doe not ſo much reſpect Beauty, as Variety of Ground and Soile, proper for diuerſe Trees and Herbs: [...]

To relate to; to be concerned with.

Whatever they are else, they are always chastisements; and correction respects faults.

Glandulation respects the secretory vessels, which are either glandules, follicles, or utricles.

intj

hello, hi

Thesaurus

Synonyms

noun — behavior intended to please your parents

obedience

noun — a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard

deference

noun — courteous regard for people's feelings

deference
respectfulness

noun — (usually preceded by `in') a detail or point

regard

noun — an attitude of admiration or esteem

noun — a feeling of friendship and esteem

regard

noun — the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or wel

verb — regard highly

verb — show respect towards

Antonyms

Idioms & Phrases

with all due respect

A phrase used before disagreeing with someone or saying something they may find offensive, usually considered polite.

With all due respect, Sir, I don't think that's the case.

Example Bank

He is an intellectual giant, and I have great respect for him.

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The mourners paid their last respects to the deceased poet.

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She is an intellectual giant, and I respect her greatly.

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I respect your right to hold that belief, although I think it is nonsense.

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I respect your right to feel offended, even though most people, myself included, totally disagree and don’t find the comment offensive in the slightest.

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