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My word: Respect

Cambridge Dictionary:

Noun

uk   /rɪˈspekt/  us   /rɪˈspekt/

• respect noun (ADMIRATION)

B1 [U] ​admiration ​felt or ​shown for someone or something that you ​believe has good ​ideas or ​qualities: I have ​great/the ​greatest respect for his ​ideas, ​although I don't ​agree with them.She is a ​formidable ​figure who ​commands a ​great ​deal of respect (= who is ​greatly ​admired by ​others).New ​teachers have to ​earn/​gain the respect of ​their ​students.

Collins English Dictionary:

noun

1. an attitude of deference, admiration, or esteem; regard
2. the state of being honoured or esteemed
3. a detail, point, or characteristic; particular   ⇒ he differs in some respects from his son
4. reference or relation (esp in the phrases in respect of, with respect to)
5. polite or kind regard; consideration   ⇒ respect for people's feelings
6. (often plural) an expression of esteem or regard (esp in the phrase pay one's respects)

verb (transitive)

7. to have an attitude of esteem towards; show or have respect for   ⇒ to respect one's elders
8. to pay proper attention to; not violate   ⇒ to respect Swiss neutrality
9. to show consideration for; treat courteously or kindly
10. (archaic) to concern or refer to

Synonyms:     

           

= think highly of, value, regard, honour, recognize, appreciate, admire, esteem, adore, revere, reverence, look up to, defer to, venerate, set store by, have a good or high opinion of

= show consideration for, regard, notice, honour, observe, heed, attend to, pay attention to

= abide by, follow, observe, comply with, obey, heed, keep to, adhere to

= regard, honour, recognition, esteem, appreciation, admiration, reverence, estimation, veneration, approbation, props (US) (slang)

= consideration, kindness, deference, friendliness, tact, thoughtfulness, solicitude, kindliness, considerateness

= particular, way, point, matter, sense, detail, feature, aspect, characteristic, facet

= greetings, regards, compliments, good wishes, salutations, devoirs

Oxford English Dictionary:

Noun

1 [mass noun] A feeling of deep admiration for someone or something elicited by their abilities, qualities, or achievements: the director had a lot of respect for Douglas as an actor

• Every party expressed its deep respect for her abilities as shown in that position.
• I have found a new admiration and respect for what she has achieved.
• The team he inherited had little respect for his achievements as a manager, but he sensed their indifference and weeded out the dissidents with minimal fuss.

Synonyms

esteem, regard, high regard, high opinion, acclaim, admiration, approbation, approval, appreciation, estimation, favour, popularity, recognition, veneration, awe, reverence, deference, honour, praise, homage

1.1The state of being admired or respected: his first chance in over fifteen years to regain respect in the business 

• We should admire those who command respect through their actions, their vision, or their concern for others.
• At least it help boost the police's image and regain the public respect following their deteriorating performance in general.
• Although this might be unpopular in the short term, at least they will regain some respect once the current mob mentality dies down.

1.2 (respects) A person’s polite greetings: give my respects to their Excellencies

• Will you be so good as to give my Respects to the President?
• Give my respects to my uncles there and them them that they have my best wishes.
• Please don't forget to give my respects to your father.

1.3 informal Used to express the speaker’s approval of someone or something: respect to Hill for a truly non-superficial piece on the techno scene

• Despite this he kept up very well with a strong team bent on glory, no mean feat for somebody with only a few trips under his belt, respect!
• Having got what he always wanted - respect, he still has miles to go.

2Due regard for the feelings, wishes, or rights of others: young people’s lack of respect for their parents

• It also reflected a respect for standards and for the public with whom staff were in contact and it reinforced morale.
• The nature of the conversation and the respect for elders reflects Chinese customs, particularly that of the young coming to the wise for advice.
• I think that, when you work with somebody of that caliber there's just an immediate respect for him and his process.

Synonyms

due regard, consideration, thoughtfulness, attentiveness, politeness, courtesy, civility, deference

3A particular aspect, point, or detail: the government’s record in this respect is a mixed one

• But even if successful in all respects, who will benefit, and on what genetic disorders will the therapy be practiced?
• I think to a large extent it comes from growing up in the 1930s, when the situation in all respects was much worse than it is today.
• And if jurisdiction matters in this respect, then why not in other respects?

Synonyms

aspect, regard, facet, feature, way, sense, characteristic, particular, point, detail, question, matter, connection

verb

[with object]

1Admire (someone or something) deeply, as a result of their abilities, qualities, or achievements: she was respected by everyone she worked with (as adjective respected) a respected academic

• I admire and respect you for achieving all that you have over the years.
• When the manager respects you for your ability and wants you in the team, your confidence rises and you want to repay him.
• You are a universally admired and respected musician and songwriter.

Synonyms

esteem, admire, think highly of, have a high opinion of, hold in high regard, hold in (high) esteem, think much of, approve of, appreciate, cherish, value, set (great) store by, prize, treasure, look up to, pay homage to, venerate, revere, reverence, adulate, worship, idolize, put on a pedestal, lionize, hero-worship, honour, applaud, praise, favour

2Have due regard for (someone’s feelings, wishes, or rights): I respected his views

• So surely that gives you the right to expect them to respect your feelings.
• We regard ourselves as a compassionate, tolerant society that respects the rights of others.
• And I hope you'll respect my wishes, and stop reading this site, and let us go our separate ways.

Synonyms

show consideration for, show regard for, take into consideration, take into account, make allowances for, take cognizance of, observe, pay heed/attention to, bear in mind, be mindful of, be heedful of, remember

archaic regard

2.1Avoid harming or interfering with: it is incumbent upon all hill users to respect the environment

• It is right that the culture and environment should be so respected.
• What I do want is for the lake and its environs to be respected, preserved, protected and enhanced for future generations.
• It was no doubt helpful that he grew in a household with other users, in circumstances in which quiet was respected and desirable.

2.2Agree to recognize and abide by (a legal requirement): the crown and its ministers ought to respect the ordinary law

• If the Commission wins, the Court will merely declare that the member state has failed to respect the particular legal obligation.
• English courts generally respect the legal form the parties impose on a transaction and do not recharacterize it in another way.
• He gave Quebec six months to start changing its forestry laws to respect the 25-year-old agreement.

Synonyms

abide by, comply with, follow, adhere to, conform to, act in accordance with, acquiesce to, assent to, consent to, accord to, yield to, submit to, defer to, bow to, obey, observe, hold to, keep (to), stick to, stand by, heed

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