respect

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /rɪˈspɛkt/

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Verb

Plain form respect

Third-person singular respects

Past tense respected

Past participle respected

Present participle respecting

1. When someone respects another person that means they think the other person is worthy, responsible, strong or other good qualities.
   • Synonym: disrespect

   I have great respect for him and I'm sure he'll do well in life.

2. Respect is to treat someone in a considerate, genuine and nice manner or to treat one thing or one person with highest regard.
   • Synonym: disrespect

   He always respects my feelings.

3. When someone respects a thing or a person it means they follow rules and don't touch things they shouldn't touch.
   • Synonym: disrespect

   Please respect things that belong to other people when you're in their house.

Noun

Singular respect

Plural respects

1. (countable & uncountable) If you have respect for someone, that means you have high regard for them; you are considerate towards them.
   • Synonym: disrespect

   I have great respect for all of my classmates.

Related words

• with respect to
• in respect of