Respect

Word RESPECT
Character 7
Hyphenation re spect
Pronunciations /ɹɪˈspɛkt/

Definitions and meanings of "Respect"

What do we mean by respect?

To feel or show deferential regard for; esteem or admire. transitive verb

To avoid interfering with or intruding upon. transitive verb

To avoid violating. transitive verb

To relate or refer to; concern. transitive verb

A feeling of appreciative, often deferential regard; esteem: synonym: regard. noun

The state of being regarded with honor or esteem. noun

Consideration or appreciation. noun

Due regard for something considered important or authoritative. noun

Polite expressions of consideration, deference, or condolence. noun

A particular aspect, feature, or detail. noun

Relation; reference. noun

(in respect of) With respect to. idiom

(with/in) In reference or relation to; concerning. idiom

To look toward; front upon or in the direction of.

To postpone; respite.

To notice with especial attention; regard as worthy of particular notice; regard; heed; consider; care for; have regard to in design or purpose.

To have reference or regard to; relate to.

To hold in esteem, regard, or consideration; regard with some degree of reverence: as, to respect womanhood; hence, to refrain from interference with: as, to respect one's privacy.

An attitude of consideration or high regard

Good opinion, honor, or admiration

(always plural) Polite greetings, often offered as condolences after a death.

A particular aspect, feature or detail of something

Good will; favor

A quality seriously lacking in today's society Urban Dictionary

To treat people in the manner in which you expect to be treated. To show consideration for another person's feelings and interests. An attitude demonstrating that you value another person. You should treat your friends with respect. Urban Dictionary

Something your parents tell you has to be earned, not demanded. Then they turn right around and demand it. Urban Dictionary

Something everyone expects, but has no willingness to show. Urban Dictionary

A formal expression of proper acceptance. The courtesy to show high regard, consideration or honor. A gesture of greeting, esteem, or friendship. Urban Dictionary

To show regards to another with acknowledgement,politeness,and consideration Urban Dictionary

A privilege you give to someone based upon the quality of that person's unique interactions with you. Respect is earned. Elders just have had more time to earn it. Younger people may also earn respect from older people. Some respect sound judgement, some strength or power. Some respect altruism, some purposefulness. Parents and teachers may provide initial guidance but what you respect in a person is ultimately your privilege. Urban Dictionary

Not to be confused with fear which it often is. Urban Dictionary

Their is no one true definition to respect. Respect is something you feel. This feeling helps you know who you should respect in life and knowing who to respect in life is one of the greatest accomplishment you can have. If you respect the right people they will help you become a better person but to achieve this you have to boost whoever you respect's self esteem to make them feel awesome, which is no problem in the first place because you respect them. Urban Dictionary

A word synonymous with acknowledgment, recognition, and consideration. Urban Dictionary

Synonyms and Antonyms for Respect

The word "respect" in example sentences

He has his follies, I have mine; and the less either of us sees of the other's peccadilloes, the greater will be the honour and respect -- that, I think, is the proper phrase -- I say the _respect_ in which we shall hold each other. ❋ Walter Scott (1801)

The respect that you will receive, the real and _sincere respect_, will depend entirely on what you are able _to do_. ❋ William Cobbett (1799)

The only impression that his mother ought to make on Carl is what I have already told him, -- namely, to respect her as _his mother_, but _not to follow her example in any respect_; he must be strongly warned against this. ❋ Ludwig Van Beethoven (1798)

The Dalai Llama, I believe, has used the term "respect for sentient life". ❋ Brian Snyder (2011)

FTA: "Gaffney says using the word respect is code in the Muslim word for submission." well, maybe Obama isn't using the word "respect" in the super-secret coded way the Muslms use it. maybe, just maybe, Obama is using the word the way we Americans use it. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Author of "Allah, Liberty & Love" Irshad Manji confronts the meanings and uses of the term "respect" and the key to love. ❋ Irshad Manji (2011)

Respect her fighting spirit and you gain respect from the world! ❋ Unknown (2008)

Everyone knows the way to gain respect is by dominating flame wars. ❋ Unknown (2007)

"The only way we're going to gain respect is to win the whole damn thing," New England safety Lawyer Milloy said. ❋ Unknown (2002)

The word "respect" comes from the Latin root specto, which means to see—to see another Habit 5: Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood. ❋ STEPHEN R. COVEY (2001)

Gaffney says using the word respect is code in the Muslim word for submission. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The problem is the application of the term respect by theists. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Not helping in this respect is the villain's moll, played by an actress who had been an over-eager engineer on "Star Trek: The Next Generation." ❋ Unknown (2009)

The belief we are somehow superior in this respect is a myth. ❋ David (2005)

The legislature also rushed through another controversial bill sanctioning gay marriage, though the governor is sympathetic to the cause, he promises to veto that measure as well, out of what he calls respect for the will of the people. ❋ Unknown (2005)

"I don't know what you call respect!" she retorted. ❋ Annie Hamilton Donnell (N/A)

Without doubt, Mussolini's patriotic stand in this respect is historically the first cause of his rise to popularity and power. ❋ Unknown (1932)

The question of the liability of Ontario in this respect is at present in process of adjustment. ' ❋ Unknown (1909)

[Respect]? [What the hell] does that [mean]? ❋ Anonymous (2003)

That guy showed a total [lack of respect] when he [cancelled] our [Friday night] plans at the last minute! ❋ Dissed (2006)

"You can't [just demand] respect. You have to earn it." "[I disagree]. I think everybody should be respected." "[How dare you] disagree! You'd better respect me or else!" ❋ NunyaBeeswaxReally (2018)

[I ain't no bitch], How ['bout] some [Mother fucking] respect. ❋ Gene (2003)

Now you come and say "[Don Corleone], give me [justice]." But you don't ask with respect. You don't offer friendship. You don't even think to call me "[Godfather]." You come into my house on the day my daughter is to be married and you ask me to do murder - for money. ❋ Hap100 (2013)

How [can you not] respect somebody for [handling] their [business]? ❋ Gerard Irick (2009)

I respect him for his sound [judgement] in [difficult] [situations]. ❋ Nuworthi (2010)

1.I respect my [kung fu] teacher he is the toughest muthafucka I have ever met and could take on ( and even kill is he so wished ) many people at once but he only uses his skills for [self defence] and the defence of others, never for attack, he has great power but is responsible with that power and I respect him for that. 2. People fear [Gangstaz] they say they respect them because they fear them, they are scared to say they dont respect them because they fear what might happen to them if they go against them. Fear and respect are not the same thing!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ❋ Nemesis (2006)

[remember] to respect [in life] and [life] will respect you. ❋ Beardmen (2011)

"Respect me for me," or "[Respect my authority]," both of which are demands for acknowledgment, [recognition], [consideration]. ❋ Romann (2005)

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