Definition of respect
(Entry 1 of 2)
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
4
: particular, detail
a good plan in some respects
in respect of
in respect to
with respect to
chiefly British
: with respect to : concerning
: with respect to : concerning
: with reference to : in relation to
respect
verb
respected; respecting; respects
Definition of respect (Entry 2 of 2)
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The first known use of respect was in the 14th century
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