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respect


1re·spect

noun \ri-ˈspekt\

Definition of RESPECT

1
: a relation or reference to a particular thing or situation <remarks having respect to an earlier plan>
2
: an act of giving particular attention : consideration
3
a : high or special regard : esteem b : the quality or state of being esteemed c plural : expressions of high or special regard or deference <paid our respects>
4
: particular, detail <a good plan in some respects>
in respect of
chiefly British : with respect to : concerning
in respect to
: with respect to : concerning
with respect to
: with reference to : in relation to

Examples of RESPECT

  1. He has earned their respect.
  2. The soldier saluted as a sign of respect.
  3. Despite our differences, I have enormous respect for him.
  4. I have a great respect for his accomplishments.
  5. I expect to be treated with respect.
  6. Your theory makes sense in one respect.
  7. The earth's crust floats over a core of molten rock and some of its parts have a tendency to move with respect to one another. —Mario Salvadori, Why Buildings Stand Up, 1990

Origin of RESPECT

Middle English, from Latin respectus, literally, act of looking back, from respicere to look back, regard, from re- + specere to look — more at spy
First Known Use: 14th century

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