Synonyms of respects

respects 1 of 2

noun

plural of respect

as in regards

best wishes

give your mother my respects

Synonyms & Similar Words

• regards
• congratulations
• greetings
• compliment
• praise
• commendations
• blessing
• felicitations
• approval
• acknowledgment
• endorsement
• commendation
• benediction
• flattery
• citation
• adulation
• well-wishing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• insult
• taunt
• dig
• gibe
• put-down

respects

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of respect

as in admires

to think very highly or favorably of

an upstanding senator who is respected by political allies and foes alike

Synonyms & Similar Words

• admires
• regards
• appreciates
• praises
• loves
• esteems
• considers
• likes
• commends
• enjoys
• values
• venerates
• reveres
• reverences
• approves
• applauds
• compliments
• favors
• acclaims
• adores
• credits
• relishes
• worships
• savors
• cherishes
• idolizes
• sets store by
• delights (in)
• drinks (in)
• revels (in)
• fancies
• grooves (on)
• treasures
• prizes
• accredits
• dotes (on)
• deifies
• digs
• hallows
• adulates
• canonizes

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• hates
• despises
• detests
• abhors
• loathes
• disregards
• disapproves
• dislikes
• abominates
• dismisses
• condemns
• disdains
• deplores
• scorns
• execrates
• discounts
• decries
• disfavors
• frowns (on or upon)
• vilifies
• discountenances
• kisses off

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of respects

Noun

Adding pace to their attacks In some respects, this point harks back to discussions people were having last summer. — Art De Roché, New York Times, 31 July 2026

The talkies’ arrival was a major hardship in many respects for the movie industry, as theater owners had to install expensive new equipment, and studios could no longer easily export fresh product to lucrative foreign markets. — Dennis Harvey, Variety, 31 July 2026

While effective in many respects, that structure created handoffs that slowed development and diluted accountability. — Peter High, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

Ethan Clark and Hannah Right drove hours from their hometown of Boone, North Carolina to pay their respects and ride ArieForce One. — Nakell Williams, CBS News, 29 July 2026

Lewinsky, 53, paid her respects to the late South Carolina senator shortly after his death earlier this month and gave followers insight on their decades-long connection. — Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 28 July 2026

But the Court finds the state law is likely preempted in many respects. — Samantha Elkins, NBC news, 27 July 2026

In some respects, our skies have gotten cleaner in the past few decades; average levels of fine particulate matter have been cut nearly in half since 2000. — Daniel Engber, The Atlantic, 24 July 2026

That was evident at his memorial service, where about 650 people gathered to pay their respects. — Miami Herald, 24 July 2026

Verb

While the result is not fully satisfactory, Khun Tharo, program manager at CENTRAL, said the organization respects the workers’ decision. — Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 31 July 2026

Calm gets easier when your day has a structure that respects you. — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 July 2026

The combination of Dunas and Torre offers two distinctly different yet equally memorable rounds, each showcasing modern architecture that respects the surrounding landscape while delivering strategic, engaging golf for players of every skill level. — Jeff Goudy, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

But despite the frustration of rooting for a team that has yet to win a Super Bowl, 90 percent of fans still feel the organization respects them. — Alec Lewis, New York Times, 8 July 2026

Kate is not only a fan of tennis in general, but respects the tradition of Wimbledon. — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 5 July 2026

Plus, a gently lower-proof drink respects the mid-day refreshingness of the use-case. — Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 27 June 2026

Pick one step that respects your budget. — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 26 June 2026

Propose a fresh time that respects both family rhythms and your community role. — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 20 June 2026

Phrases Containing respects

• as respects