Respect
[rɪ'spekt] or [rɪ'spɛkt]
Definition
(noun.) (usually preceded by `in') a detail or point; 'it differs in that respect'.
(noun.) an attitude of admiration or esteem; 'she lost all respect for him'.
(verb.) regard highly; think much of; 'I respect his judgement'; 'We prize his creativity'.
(verb.) show respect towards; 'honor your parents!'.
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Definition
(v. t.) To take notice of; to regard with special attention; to regard as worthy of special consideration; hence, to care for; to heed.
(v. t.) To consider worthy of esteem; to regard with honor.
(v. t.) To look toward; to front upon or toward.
(v. t.) To regard; to consider; to deem.
(v. t.) To have regard to; to have reference to; to relate to; as, the treaty particularly respects our commerce.
(v.) The act of noticing with attention; the giving particular consideration to; hence, care; caution.
(v.) Esteem; regard; consideration; honor.
(v.) An expression of respect of deference; regards; as, to send one's respects to another.
(v.) Reputation; repute.
(v.) Relation; reference; regard.
(v.) Particular; point regarded; point of view; as, in this respect; in any respect; in all respects.
(v.) Consideration; motive; interest.
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Synonyms and Synonymous
v. a. [1]. Esteem, reverence, honor, venerate, value, prize, think highly of, have a high opinion of, look up to, defer to.[2]. Regard, relate to, refer to.
n. [1]. Esteem, reverence, veneration, homage, estimation, regard, honor, deference, attention.[2]. Favor, good will, kind consideration.[3]. Relation, reference, regard.
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Synonyms and Antonyms
SYN:Notice, regard, honor, prefer, venerate, esteem
ANT:Overlook, disregard, dishonor, despise, contemn
SYN:Reference, i_elation, regard, honor, deference
ANT:Irrelativeness, disregard, contempt, dishonor, insult, contumely, disrespect
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Definition
v.t. to esteem for merit: to honour: to relate to: to regard unduly: to heed.—n. act of esteeming highly: regard: expression of esteem: deportment arising from esteem: relation: reference: point of view any particular: (B.) good-will also undue regard: partiality: reflection: decency: reputation.—n. Respectabil′ity state or quality of being respectable.—adj. Respec′table worthy of respect or regard: moderate in excellence or number: not mean or despicable: reputable: moderately well-to-do.—n. Respec′tableness.—adv. Respec′tably moderately: pretty well.—adj. Respec′tant (her.) facing one another—said of figures of animals.—n. Respec′ter.—adj. Respect′ful full of respect: marked by civility.—adv. Respect′fully.—n. Respect′fulness.—prep. Respec′ting regarding: considering.—n. Respec′tion respect.—adj. Respec′tive having respect or reference to: relative: relating to a particular person or thing: particular.—adv. Respec′tively.—ns. Respec′tiveness; Respec′tivist (obs.) a captious critic.—adjs. Respect′less regardless; Respec′tūous (obs.) causing respect: respectful.—Have respect of persons unduly to favour certain persons as for their wealth &c.; In respect of in comparison with; With respect to with regard to.
Editor: Olivia
Examples
- I had never before seen Mr. Bruff pay her such devoted attention, and look at her with such marked respect. Wilkie Collins. The Moonstone.
- His merits in this respect resemble those of Kepler in astronomy. Walter Libby. An Introduction to the History of Science.
- The Chinese have little respect for foreign trade. Adam Smith. An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations.
- An idea is by its very nature weaker and fainter than an impression; but being in every other respect the same, cannot imply any very great mystery. David Hume. A Treatise of Human Nature.
- To grow rich is to get money; and wealth and money, in short, are, in common language, considered as in every respect synonymous. Adam Smith. An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations.
- He was brave and conscientious, and commanded the respect of all who knew him. Ulysses S. Grant. Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant.
- In this respect, therefore, the species of the larger genera resemble varieties, more than do the species of the smaller genera. Charles Darwin. On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection.
- In all other respects Fosco, on that memorable day, was Fosco shrouded in total eclipse. Wilkie Collins. The Woman in White.
- They are utterly dissimilar in all respects. Charles Dickens. David Copperfield.
- In all other respects, however, he was so composedly himself, that Mr. Lorry determined to have the aid he sought. Charles Dickens. A Tale of Two Cities.
- He was very light in colour for a red man, but in other respects he seemed a typical specimen of this handsome race. Edgar Rice Burroughs. The Gods of Mars.
- Its operation in both these respects is a good deal superior to that of the capital of the retailer. Adam Smith. An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations.
- So to speak, there was in these respects a curious inattention in my mind. Charles Dickens. David Copperfield.
- And yet, he added, I won't deny that in some respects you accuse me justly. Charlotte Bronte. Villette.
- That is the way to get on, and be respected, and have a virtuous character in Vanity Fair. William Makepeace Thackeray. Vanity Fair.
- It was a pleasure to feel how thoroughly she respected him. Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell. North and South.
- It proved to be a well-known and respected widow of the neighbourhood, of a standing which can only be expressed by the word genteel. Thomas Hardy. The Return of the Native.
- I have been treated and respected as a gentleman universally. Charles Dickens. Little Dorrit.
- They respected a possible baronet in the boy, between whom and the title there was only the little sickly pale Pitt Binkie. William Makepeace Thackeray. Vanity Fair.
- One solid stationary point in the looseness of this gentleman's character was, that he respected and admired his sister Amy. Charles Dickens. Little Dorrit.
- Captain Martin (highly respected in the army) then unhesitatingly said that it appeared to him that his--hem! Charles Dickens. Little Dorrit.
- He had never been suspected of stealing a silver tea-pot; he had been maligned respecting a mustard-pot, but it turned out to be only a plated one. Charles Dickens. A Tale of Two Cities.
- Mr. Bounderby knew it was somewhere down town, but knew no more respecting it. Charles Dickens. Hard Times.
- I have not seen your papa since the receipt of your pleasing letter, so could arrange nothing with him respecting the carriage. Benjamin Franklin. Memoirs of Benjamin Franklin.
- Is there anybody else I can send to you, or any other directions I can give before I leave, respecting what you would wish to be done? Charles Dickens. Little Dorrit.
- You sent me a message respecting the person whose writing I happened to inquire about. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- He didn't know what satisfaction _he_ could give any gentleman, respecting that family. Charles Dickens. Little Dorrit.
- Don't make yourself anxious respecting the future. Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
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