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Synonyms for respect
| Grammar : Noun, verb |
| Spell : ri-spekt |
| Phonetic Transcription : rɪˈspɛkt |
Top 10 synonyms for respect Other synonyms for the word respect
- abide by
- account
- adoration
- adore
- approbation
- aspect
- attend
- be awed by
- be kind to
- bearing
- character
- connection
- courtesy
- defer to
- detail
- estimation
- facet
- favor
- feature
- follow
- have good opinion of
- have high opinion
- heed
- homage
- honor
- look up to
- matter
- note
- notice
- obeisance
- observe of
- ovation
- particular
- pay attention
- point
- recognition
- recognize
- reference
- regard
- relation
- repute
- revere
- reverence
- set store by
- show consideration
- show courtesy
- spare
- take into account
- testimonial
- think highly of
- tribute
- uphold
- value
- venerate
- veneration
- worship
Définition of respect
Origin :- late 14c., "relationship, relation; regard, consideration," from Old French respect and directly from Latin respectus "regard, a looking at," literally "act of looking back (or often) at one," noun use of past participle of respicere "look back at, regard, consider," from re- "back" (see re-) + specere "look at" (see scope (n.1)). Meanings "feeling of esteem excited by actions or attributes of someone or something; courteous or considerate treatment due to personal worth or power" are from 1580s, as is sense of "point, particular feature."
- noun admiration given by others
- noun way, sense
- verb admire; obey
- He early ascertained his limitations with respect to New York and its people.
- Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
- Then we wonder that respect for the law shows a sensible decrease!
- Extract from : « 'Tis Sixty Years Since » by Charles Francis Adams
- To make it such is in every respect the reverse of scientific.
- Extract from : « 'Tis Sixty Years Since » by Charles Francis Adams
- She is so capable and the girls not only like her but respect her as well.
- Extract from : « Grace Harlowe's Return to Overton Campus » by Jessie Graham Flower
- Peace can be contributed to by respect for our ability in defense.
- Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various
- Only in one respect does he show any trace of advancing years.
- Extract from : « The Grand Old Man » by Richard B. Cook
- We respect you just as much, but not to plan things for the rest of us.
- Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand
- If you have forfeited man's respect and esteem, there is a God with whom there is mercy and forgiveness.
- Extract from : « Life in London » by Edwin Hodder
- It is doubtful if many of the others were any better off in this respect.
- Extract from : « Ester Ried Yet Speaking » by Isabella Alden
- In this respect, it is like the cellulose of fruits and vegetables.
- Extract from : « Woman's Institute Library of Cookery, Vol. 5 » by Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences
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