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

Charin Siriananchai brought his two sons, ages 9 and 6, to pay their respects. — ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026

The technology might still be developing in some respects, but VR headsets now fill a large niche in the gaming world. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026

Mourners paid their respects to Wetzel at the crash site by leaving flowers, photos and messages of support, KENS reported. — David Chiu, PEOPLE, 4 Aug. 2026

Hundreds of fans paid their respects to Glen Hansard during a public wake in Dublin today. — Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 3 Aug. 2026

Details of Sirico’s funeral were made available to the public, and locals flocked to the Brooklyn ceremony to pay their respects. — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Aug. 2026

That is a safer proposition in some respects, but safety and value are not the same thing. — Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026

People attend funerals in order to pay their respects and emotionally support the grieving family. — Jeanne Phillips, Mercury News, 2 Aug. 2026

Haiti today is, in many respects, in worse condition, with armed gangs controlling large areas, institutions barely functioning and millions displaced. — Ray Watford, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Aug. 2026

Verb

Choose the financial or emotional move that respects your energy and your actual capacity. — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2026

The idea of enough is alien to capitalism, which respects no limit. — Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026

The result is a collection that respects the brand’s heritage while embracing the evolving expectations of today’s workforce. — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 3 Aug. 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

Phrases Containing respects

• as respects