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

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

In many respects, LSST is the reason Rubin was built, because Rubin’s unique capabilities are what make LSST possible. — Phil Plait, Scientific American, 24 July 2026

Members of the public are invited to pay their respects to the late Senator along the funeral procession’s route to the State House. — Chantelle Lee, Time, 22 July 2026

Ask for a map at the gate to find the graves and pay your respects. — Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 22 July 2026

The conditions that prompted that argument have returned, and in some respects surpassed them. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 22 July 2026

Both Jessica and Louis — whom Osbourne shared with ex-wife Thelma Riley — also paid their respects on social media. — Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026

Large pharmaceutical companies resemble consumer staples in many respects. — Steve Brozak, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

Verb

This is your season, so choose expansion that respects the bond. — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 July 2026

Speed of value delivery is the primary trust signal, because a site that respects your time from the first click gives you every reason to return and recommend it. — Forbes.com, 20 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

An Adidas spokesperson said the company respects the ASA decision. — Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 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