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respectinterjectionvery informal UK /rɪˈspekt/ 1 used for showing that you admire or strongly approve of someone or something. This word is mainly used by young people. Synonyms and related words
Ways of praising someone or something well done good boy/girl bravo
respectinterjectionvery informal US /rɪˈspekt/ 1 used for showing that you admire or strongly approve of someone or something. This word is mainly used by young people. Synonyms and related words
Ways of praising someone or something well done good boy/girl bravo
respect
1 uncountable a feeling of admiration that you have for someone because of their personal qualities, their achievements, or their status, and that you show by treating them in a polite and kind wayrespect for: Students show their respect for the teacher by not talking. gain/lose (someone’s) respect: She has worked hard to gain the respect of her colleagues. treat someone with respect: Children should treat their parents with respect. a mark of respect: We stood silent as a mark of respect for the dead. mutual respect (=when two people show respect for each other): The negotiations proceeded in an atmosphere of friendship and mutual respect. Synonyms and related words
Praise and admiration praise admiration recognition
Adjectives frequently used with respect ▪ considerable, deep, genuine, healthy, mutual, proper Verbs frequently used with respect as the object ▪ command, deserve, earn, gain, have, lose, show, win
2 uncountable a feeling that something is important and deserves serious attentionrespect for: When I was young, people had a healthy respect for the law. They had instilled in him a respect for his traditional culture. Synonyms and related words
Feelings of love, respect and admiration 3 countable an aspect of somethingThe two stories differ in fundamental respects. in this respect: In this respect, we are no different from other people. Synonyms and related words
with respect to with all (due) respect
respect
1 uncountable a feeling of admiration that you have for someone because of their personal qualities, their achievements, or their status, and that you show by treating them in a polite and kind wayrespect for: Students show their respect for the teacher by not talking. gain/lose (someone’s) respect: She has worked hard to gain the respect of her peers. treat someone with respect: Children should treat their parents with respect. a mark of respect: We stood silent as a mark of respect for the dead. mutual respect (=when two people show respect for each other): The negotiations proceeded in an atmosphere of friendship and mutual respect. Synonyms and related words
Praise and admiration praise admiration recognition
Adjectives frequently used with respect ▪ considerable, deep, genuine, healthy, mutual, proper Verbs frequently used with respect as the object ▪ command, deserve, earn, gain, have, lose, show, win
2 uncountable a feeling that something is important and deserves serious attentionrespect for: When I was young, people had a healthy respect for the law. They had instilled in him a respect for his traditional culture. Synonyms and related words
Feelings of love, respect and admiration 3 countable an aspect of somethingThe two stories differ in fundamental respects. in this respect: In this respect, we are no different from other people. Synonyms and related words
with respect to with all (due) respect
respect
verb transitive UK /rɪˈspekt/ 1 to feel admiration for someone because of their personal qualities, their achievements, or their status, and show this by treating them in a polite and kind wayHe is highly respected in his profession. respect someone for (doing) something: People will respect you for telling the truth about this. respect someone as something: We work well together, and I respect him as a colleague. Synonyms and related words
To respect someone or something, and to show respect 2 to show that you understand the importance of something by not doing anything against itDoctors must respect the wishes of patients. We expect all governments to respect the rights of minorities. Synonyms and related words
To value something or someone 2a to obey a rule, law etcThe court’s decision must be respected. Synonyms and related words
To obey a law or rule, or to accept someone’s authority
respect
verb transitive US /rɪˈspekt/ 1 to feel admiration for someone because of their personal qualities, their achievements, or their status, and show this by treating them in a polite and kind wayHe is highly respected in his profession. respect someone for (doing) something: People will respect you for telling the truth about this. respect someone as something: We work well together, and I respect him as an equal. Synonyms and related words
To respect someone or something, and to show respect 2 to show that you understand the importance of something by not doing anything against itDoctors must respect the wishes of their patients. a promise to respect the rights of minorities Synonyms and related words
To value something or someone 2a to obey a rule, law, etc.The court’s decision must be respected. Synonyms and related words
To obey a law or rule, or to accept someone’s authority
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