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

Marie painstakingly builds the abbey into a regional power center to which notables must pay their respects. — David Faris, TheWeek, 16 Sep. 2026

In one of the last photographs taken of Astrid, the princess is seen sitting in a wheelchair dressed in all black as royals from Europe and around the world gathered in Oslo to pay their respects to Harald. — Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026

Yesterday, Yankees players, coaches, and staff had the opportunity to visit the National September 11 Memorial & Museum to pay their respects to the nearly 3,000 victims of the September 11, 2001 attacks. — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 11 Sep. 2026

Anyone who wants to volunteer is welcome to come out and all are invited to stop by the site and pay their respects. — Ashley Sharp, CBS News, 10 Sep. 2026

In some respects, that’s meant scaling back, with the company producing fewer shows that are nevertheless more suited for the global market. — Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 10 Sep. 2026

With a Week 1 matchup against the Green Bay Packers approaching, Murray holds the pen in several respects. — Alec Lewis, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026

Swedish Royalty Sweden’s King Carl XVI Gustaf, Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel, Duke of Västergötland showed up to pay their respects to the late king. — Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2026

Mourners of all ages came to pay their respects, including fellow soldiers holding bouquets of roses. — ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026

Verb

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

Jon Sasser, a spokesperson for Westlake, said the town respects the court’s decision to take more time to consider the matters presented at Wednesday’s hearing. — Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Aug. 2026

The underlying and often reiterated vibe is that this dude respects women and works out. — Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 25 Aug. 2026

Please use your platform to advise her to drop this user and move on to a guy who respects and values her as a person, not just a convenience. — Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 22 Aug. 2026

Mutual care becomes easier when the agreement respects your security too. — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 21 Aug. 2026

Phrases Containing respects

• as respects