Definitions for respect

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respect re·spect

Spelling: [ri-spekt]

IPA: /rɪˈspɛkt/

Respect is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 11 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 13 points.

You can make 209 anagrams from letters in respect (ceeprst).

Definitions for respect

noun

1. a particular, detail, or point (usually preceded by in):
2. relation or reference:
3. esteem for or a sense of the worth or excellence of a person, a personal quality or ability, or something considered as a manifestation of a personal quality or ability:
4. deference to a right, privilege, privileged position, or someone or something considered to have certain rights or privileges; proper acceptance or courtesy; acknowledgment:
5. the condition of being esteemed or honored:
6. respects, a formal expression or gesture of greeting, esteem, or friendship:
7. favor or partiality.
8. Archaic. a consideration.

Idioms

1. in respect of, in reference to; in regard to; concerning.
2. in respect that, Archaic. because of; since.
3. pay one's respects, to visit in order to welcome, greet, etc.: to express one's sympathy, especially to survivors following a death:
4. with respect to, referring to; concerning:

verb (used with object)

1. to hold in esteem or honor:
2. to show regard or consideration for:
3. to refrain from intruding upon or interfering with:
4. to relate or have reference to.

Origin of respect

1300-50; (noun) Middle English (Old French) Latin respectus action of looking back, consideration, regard, equivalent to respec-, variant stem of respicere to look back (re- Examples for respect

Yazbek tells The Daily Beast that the traffickers guarantee their service, and they treat the Syrian refugees with respect.

Peace can be contributed to by respect for our ability in defense.

No one expects her to be Elizabeth Warren, but everyone expects Clinton to hear and respect Warren.

He early ascertained his limitations with respect to New York and its people.

To make it such is in every respect the reverse of scientific.

We are committed to the community, dedicated to progress, and policing with respect.

Everyone is entitled to be treated with basic decency and respect.

Then we wonder that respect for the law shows a sensible decrease!

You expect soldiers of all ranks to understand the need to respect the chain of command, regardless of personal feelings.

She is so capable and the girls not only like her but respect her as well.