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

The fans were standing for Auger-Aliassime, too, to pay their respects to the young fighter who gave them such a show. — Ava Wallace, New York Times, 7 July 2026

Leo took a moment to pay his respects, looking over at the blue waters of the sea, a gust of wind blowing away his white zuchetto (skull cap). — Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 4 July 2026

In many respects, today's CEOs, engineers and cybersecurity professionals have become part of America's national resilience strategy. — Emil Sayegh, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026

Local and foreign officials walk past Khamenei's coffin after paying their respects. — Chantal Da Silva, NBC news, 3 July 2026

Visitors can retrace their steps on this National Historic Trail and pay respects to the fallen. — Josh Laskin, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2026

Bridget Doherty was among those who came to pay her respects. — Alula Alderson, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026

In most respects the man was unremarkable, just another shaggy head of hair in a sea of skater-boy business casual. — Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026

Close to 2500 people attended his funeral to pay respects at Cascade United Methodist Church. — Nakell Williams, CBS News, 30 June 2026

Verb

Sustainable retention begins when a company respects and actively protects the boundaries of its workforce. — Julie Kratz, Forbes.com, 5 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

The result is a deep, effective cleanse that respects the scalp’s natural oils—especially important for those with dry skin—creating a more balanced environment where hair can thrive from roots to ends. — Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 18 June 2026

Choose clarity that respects courage, community, and your steady heart. — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2026

Phrases Containing respects

• as respects