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Definition: Meaning of, respect in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / rɪˈspɛkt /

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respect respects
  1. admiration [uncountable] when you admire someone, especially because of their personal qualities, knowledge, or skills [↪  admiration]
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  2. consideration [uncountable] when you regard something or someone as important and are careful not to harm them, treat them rudely etc
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  3. with (the greatest) respect/with (all) due respect spoken formal say this before disagreeing with someone when you want to be polite
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  4. for danger [singular,uncountable] a careful attitude towards something or someone that could be dangerous
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  5. in one respect/in some respects etc used to say that something is true in one way, in some ways etc
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  6. greetings respects [plural] formal polite greetings
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  7. pay your last respects (to somebody) to go to someone's funeral
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  8. in respect of something formal concerning or in relation to something
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  9. with respect to something formal concerning or in relation to something
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  10. with respect to something formal used to introduce a new subject, or to return to one that has already been mentioned
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Prsesent Past Past Participle
respect respected respected
Present Participle Third Person Singular
respecting respects
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  1. [not in progressive] to admire someone because they have high standards and good qualities such as fairness and honesty [↪  admire]
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  2. to be careful not to do anything against someone's wishes, rights etc
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  3. to not break a rule or law
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respect used in phrases

  • in that respect (adverb)
    1. in that matter
  • self-respect (noun)
    1. a feeling of being happy about your character, abilities, and beliefs [↪  self-esteem]
  • title of respect (noun)
    1. an identifying appellation signifying status or function: e.g. 'Mr.' or 'General'
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