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respect

respect

1.0
A feeling of admiration for someone because they are good or successful
  • noun
  • /rɪˈspɛkt/
translation icon : respeto
  • I have a great deal of respect for the police.
  • respect for others
  • mutual respect
  • self-respect

And I have such respect for that because that's hard.

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Examples

  • It also confirmed my already deep respect for the faculty at MSU.

  • His bravery and skill soon earned him the respect of the most experienced fighters.

    Academic text (2011)
  • I am full of respect for myself and others.

  • The article shows that without this respect, a university and its students suffer.

    Academic text (2011)
  • May Anna said she had a lot of respect for those boys in the service.

    Fiction book (1990)
  • She has a wonderful respect for people around her.

  • Well, he's earned a lot of respect and trust with his audience.

  • And there was a mutual respect and admiration.

  • Over the years, Pete had gained a strong respect for Johnno's intelligence, common sense, and talent.

    Fiction book (1990)
  • In her speech, she emphasized the deep respect she has for volunteers who help the community.

Synonyms

esteem
vsrespect
276 3.6

A feeling of respect and liking for someone or something

is similar but names general high opinion rather than formality
approval
vsrespect
220 1.0

A sign that someone thinks a person or thing is good

is an emotional high feeling rather than a simple acceptance judgment
appreciation
vsrespect
121 3.0

An action or words that show you are grateful for help and kindness

is a general high feeling rather than simple thankfulness
awe
vsrespect
108 3.4

A strong feeling of respect and wonder, sometimes with fear, often caused by something impressive or beautiful

is a high feeling without the element of wonder or fear
admiration
vsrespect
106 1.8

A feeling of respect and approval for someone or something

is a more neutral high estimation without the pleasure element
regard
vsrespect
47 3.3

Respect and admiration for someone or something

is focused on general high opinion and worth rather than affection
reverence
vsrespect
35 6.3

A deep feeling of respect and awe for someone or something

is a strong, reverent attitude rather than a simple high feeling
deference
vsrespect
34 7.8

Polite respect that makes you accept someone's wishes or opinions

is a general high feeling rather than obedient politeness
utmost respect
vsrespect
18 3.7

The highest feeling of admiration and honor for a person or thing

is the usual high feeling toward someone rather than the extreme degree
adoration
vsrespect
16 3.4

A strong feeling of love and respect for someone or something

is more emotional and loving than the general high feeling
veneration
vsrespect
  • Formal
4 7.8

Strong respect for someone or something, often shown in a religious way

is a general high feeling not limited to sacred or formal use

Antonyms

133 3.4

Rude behavior or words that show a lack of respect for someone

131 5.5

A strong feeling that someone or something is worthless and deserves no respect

Idioms

91 5.8

Words people say before disagreeing to show respect

Compounds

The highest feeling of admiration and honor for a person or thing

A word like Mr or Doctor that people use with a name to show respect

How Respected

reverence
35 6.3
esteem
276 3.6
respect
1.0
admiration
106 1.8
regard
179 2.9

Surface Forms

respect singular
respects plural

Etymology

Respect comes from the Latin respicere, made of re- 'back' and spec 'look', so it originally meant 'to look back at' someone with notice and attention; over time this became a feeling of admiration or high esteem. So, to have respect is to look at someone with honor.