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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
3a : high or special regard : esteemb : the quality or state of being esteemedc respects 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
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Examples of respect in a Sentence
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
Anyway any honor sent through the mail and cashable is about the only kind I got any great respect for … —Flannery O'Connor, The Habit of Being, 1979
Our ragged hero wasn't a model boy in all respects. I am afraid he swore sometimes, and now and then he played tricks upon unsophisticated boys from the country, or gave a wrong direction to honest old gentlemen unused to the city. —Horatio Alger, Ragged Dick, 1868
The Cat only grinned when it saw Alice. It looked good-natured, she thought: still it had VERY long claws and a great many teeth, so she felt that it ought to be treated with respect. —Lewis Carroll, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, 1865
He has earned their respect.
The soldier saluted as a sign of respect.
Despite our differences, I have enormous respect for him.
I have a great respect for his accomplishments.
I expect to be treated with respect.
Your theory makes sense in one respect.
Recent Examples of respect from the Web
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Indeed, in most respects, post-war Germany has been a model democracy.
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The length of one's bottoms is a sign of respect for the occasion and the audience.
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Data this week will likely back up the story of the euro-area economy humming along nicely in most respects except what matters most to the ECB: inflation that can be sustained and stable just below 2 percent.
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Through open dialogue and mutual respect, a path forward is emerging.
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Today, Juneteenth celebrates African American freedom and achievement while encouraging continuous self-development and respect for all cultures.
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Not all middle blockers command that kind of respect, but the 6-foot-6 Kenzinger, the Daily Southtown Player of the Year, is no ordinary middle.
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Additionally, kids will gain self- discipline, self-confidence, self-respect and focus.
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President Harry S. Truman, an imperfect man in many respects, still had some especially wise advice on child rearing.
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Origin and Etymology 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
Definition of respect
respecter
nounExamples of respect in a Sentence
Many other critics respect her work, but marginalize her as “the best Polish woman artist” or “the best woman artist of Eastern Europe.” —Andrew Solomon, New York Times Book Review, 21 Aug. 1994
He had a weak point—this Fortunato—although in other regards he was a man to be respected and even feared. —Edgar Allan Poe, The Cask of Amontillado, 1846
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof … —The Constitiution of the United States of America
The students respect the principal for his honesty.
I respect what she has accomplished.
You must learn to respect other people's property.
We need to respect the environment.
Recent Examples of respect from the Web
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Respected basketball minds like Calipari, Colorado's Tad Boyle, Wake Forest's Danny Manning and others provide Knox with knowledge and information to get better.
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Many critics of President Faust’s policies and pronouncements respected her as a person and enjoyed interacting with her.
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Kraft, who is highly respected in Chicago theater, has been a constant for a dozen years at the company, which performs on Michigan Avenue.
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Please don't dishonor their valor by not respecting that others also have the right to disagree with your opinion.
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MDC spokesman Juan Mendieta said their contracts were not renewed this year, but declined to discuss personnel matters any further to respect the privacy of employees.
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Yet there are signs that the president may not be retaining all the intelligence he is presented, fully absorbing its nuance, or respecting the sensitivities of the information and how it was gathered.
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Protesters, regardless of cause, are required to respect and maintain the peace.
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Gambrel enlisted Historical Concepts, an architecture firm based in New York and Atlanta that builds and restores houses while respecting a project’s local vernacular, from materials to colors.
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Origin and Etymology of respect
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Synonym Discussion of respect
RESPECT Defined for English Language Learners
respect
playDefinition of respect for English Language Learners
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: a feeling of admiring someone or something that is good, valuable, important, etc.
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: a feeling or understanding that someone or something is important, serious, etc., and should be treated in an appropriate way
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: a particular way of thinking about or looking at something
respect
playDefinition of respect for English Language Learners
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: to feel admiration for (someone or something) : to regard (someone or something) as being worthy of admiration because of good qualities
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: to act in a way which shows that you are aware of (someone's rights, wishes, etc.)
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: to treat or deal with (something that is good or valuable) in a proper way
RESPECT Defined for Kids
Definition of respect for Students
1 : high or special regard : esteem
2 : thoughtfulness or consideration “Of course, we would wait the appropriate amount of time out of respect for my brother.” — Pam Muñoz Ryan, Esperanza Rising
3 respects plural : an expression of regard or courtesy pay my respects
4 : 1detail 2 Our trip was perfect in all respects.
5 : relation to or concern with something specified I'm writing with respect to your ad.
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