respect
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- noun
- /rɪˈspɛkt/
- I have a great deal of respect for the police.
- respect for others
- mutual respect
- self-respect
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Watch on YouTubeAnd I have such respect for that because that's hard.
- And I have such respect for that because that's hard.
- It also confirmed my already deep respect for the faculty at MSU.
- And there's a great respect for for life.
- So, so I have so much respect and, and admiration for her.
- Is that she she was like, respect is more powerful than love.
- There's deep trust, there's immense respect and I love you, brother.
- And there was a mutual respect and admiration.
- There was love there, there was respect, there was mutual devotion.
- And that right there will earn you a lot of respect in other people's eyes.
- But we don't have respect for duty as a species.
- Like I have mad love, respect and appreciation for what you're doing.
- You're not going to have the respect to get the girls.
Examples
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It also confirmed my already deep respect for the faculty at MSU.
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His bravery and skill soon earned him the respect of the most experienced fighters.
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I am full of respect for myself and others.
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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.
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Well, he's earned a lot of respect and trust with his audience.
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And there was a mutual respect and admiration.
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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
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1.0
A sign that someone thinks a person or thing is good
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3.6
A feeling of respect and liking for someone or something
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3.4
A strong feeling of respect and wonder, sometimes with fear, often caused by something impressive or beautiful
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3.0
An action or words that show you are grateful for help and kindness
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1.8
A feeling of respect and approval for someone or something
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3.3
Respect and admiration for someone or something
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6.3
A deep feeling of respect and awe for someone or something
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7.8
Polite respect that makes you accept someone's wishes or opinions
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3.4
A strong feeling of love and respect for someone or something
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3.7
The highest feeling of admiration and honor for a person or thing
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7.8
Strong respect for someone or something, often shown in a religious way
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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.