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

Nicole Tarantino, 21, stopped by Monday to pay her respects to the family after waking up that morning to the news that her friend died in the plane crash. — Erika Angulo, NBC news, 2 Nov. 2026

The display will remain up all week, giving people more time to stop by, pay their respects and remember those who have been lost. — CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026

In addition, the belief that hip-hop artists are required to acquiesce and musically circumscribe themselves to appease mainstream audiences is archaic in many respects. — Preezy Brown, Rolling Stone, 27 Oct. 2026

In addition, the belief that hip-hop artists are required to acquiesce and musically circumcise themselves to appease mainstream audiences is archaic in many respects. — Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 27 Oct. 2026

Because no matter who the Democrat on the ballot is this November, in many respects, the greatest obstacle to Collins winning a sixth term has long been the leader of her own party. — Chris Smith, Vanity Fair, 26 Oct. 2026

Never mind that finding someone willing to sleep with you is hardly the same as finding someone who loves, respects, or even attracts you. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 26 Oct. 2026

After the 14-year-old actor, who plays Morgan’s (Olson) son Elliot on the ABC crime procedural, announced this week in a heartfelt statement that his mother Meredith died, his co-stars paid their respects in the comments section. — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 24 Oct. 2026

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

Verb

Model improves testing boundaries Beyond exploit development, OpenAI has focused on ensuring GPT-6 Cyber respects the limits of authorized security assessments. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2026

Still, Chiefs head coach Andy Reid respects Glenn’s defensive scheme and personnel. — Kansas City Star, 5 Nov. 2026

Forlini says his priorities include protecting election integrity, strengthening transparency, enforcing the rule of law and running a high-performing office that respects the public. — Karma Sabbah, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026

This Toleriane Moisturizing Milky Facial Cleanser does exactly that and respects my skin barrier, thanks to a very minimal ingredient list featuring thermal spring water and glycerin. — Sheryl George, Allure, 26 Oct. 2026

Charlotte Water respects the marine commission’s opinion and wants to talk with the group about the latest modeling report, spokeswoman Jennifer Frost told The Charlotte Observer. — Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2026

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

Phrases Containing respects

• as respects