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

Officers from around Pennsylvania and other states packed the memorial service to pay their respects. — Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2026

After the march, officers paid their respects at a public viewing. — Kerri Corrado, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026

Though classes were canceled, several mourners sat in front of the memorial Friday morning to pay their respects to the victims. — Holly Yan, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2026

In many respects, this has come to mirror the studio system, where a narrow group of power players controlled the majority of wealth and viewers. — William Daddi, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026

Ohio’s Republican governor, Mike DeWine, and his wife, Fran, came to pay their respects. — Edwidge Danticat, New Yorker, 15 Oct. 2026

In some respects, Mann’s production company Dhar Mann Studios is starting to resemble the legacy studios whose foundations are being shaken by creators like him. — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026

The Royal Family turned out in force to pay their respects and support the Duke of Kent at the funeral, with King Charles III and the Prince and Princess of Wales among those in attendance. — Stephanie Bridger-Linning, Vanity Fair, 10 Oct. 2026

Families mourn at the festival site Hundreds of people paid their respects to the more than 350 people killed in and around the festival site. — Melanie Lidman, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026

Verb

Yes, price still matters, but so do trust, quality, flexibility, simplicity and whether a service respects their time. — David Kim, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026

Statham said the Good Earth Cotton model has shown her that by and large, farmers want to do the right thing and appreciate guidance that respects their knowledge of their own businesses. — Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026

The territory’s strategy is to build a sustainable tourism model that respects its environmental assets while increasing the economic contribution of the sector. — Panorama Media Ltd, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2026

Jeziorski encourages her buyers to purchase a home in a way that respects the communities that already live there, not just chase the next undervalues. — Emily Hochberg, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026

This small, invigorating venue down the street from the Thimble Islands respects the original but makes some interesting choices that allow for fresh perspectives on this classic work of dysfunctional roommates. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 16 Sep. 2026

Quarterback Justin Herbert said everyone on the team respects Harbaugh, a former NFL QB whose teammates praised his toughness. — Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Sep. 2026

Best picture contenders of that size can float a supporting player, especially one the industry already respects. — Clayton Davis, Variety, 11 Sep. 2026

Smith appreciates Flores’ creativity, and Flores respects Smith’s ability to call the game from the field. — Alec Lewis, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2026

Phrases Containing respects

• as respects