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1. Meaning 1 · noun

   An attitude of consideration or high regard

   “He is an intellectual giant, and I have great respect for him.”

2. Meaning 2 · noun

   Good opinion, honor, or admiration

3. Meaning 3 · noun

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

   “The mourners paid their last respects to the deceased poet.”

4. Meaning 4 · noun

   A particular aspect, feature or detail of something

   “This year's model is superior to last year's in several respects.”

5. Meaning 5 · noun

   Good will; favor

6. Meaning 6 · verb

   To have respect for.

   “She is an intellectual giant, and I respect her greatly.”

7. Meaning 7 · verb

   To have regard for something, to observe a custom, practice, rule or right.

   “I respect your right to hold that belief, although I think it is nonsense.”

8. Meaning 8 · verb

   To abide by an agreement.

   “They failed to respect the treaty they had signed, and invaded.”

9. Meaning 9 · verb

   To take notice of; to regard as worthy of special consideration; to heed.

10. Meaning 10 · verb

    (dated except in "respecting") To relate to; to be concerned with.

11. Meaning 11 · verb

    To regard; to consider; to deem.

12. Meaning 12 · verb

    To look toward; to face.

13. Meaning 13 · interjection

    Hello, hi

How this word is used

• Everyday “He is an intellectual giant, and I have great respect for him.”
• General “The mourners paid their last respects to the deceased poet.”
• General “This year's model is superior to last year's in several respects.”
• Everyday “She is an intellectual giant, and I respect her greatly.”
• General “I respect your right to hold that belief, although I think it is nonsense.”
• General “They failed to respect the treaty they had signed, and invaded.”

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