English dictionary

respect

/r/I/'sp/E/kt/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

(usually preceded by `in') a detail or point

noun.cognition

Examples
It differs in that respect.

Synonyms regard

Source: WordNet 3.0
the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)

noun.state

Synonyms esteem regard

Antonyms disesteem

Source: WordNet 3.0
an attitude of admiration or esteem

noun.cognition

Examples
She lost all respect for him.

Antonyms disrespect

Source: WordNet 3.0
a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard

noun.act

Examples
Be sure to give my respects to the dean.

Synonyms deference

Source: WordNet 3.0
behavior intended to please your parents

noun.act

Examples
He went to law school out of respect for his father's wishes.

Synonyms obedience

Source: WordNet 3.0
a feeling of friendship and esteem

noun.feeling

Examples
He inspires respect.

Source: WordNet 3.0
courteous regard for people's feelings

noun.attribute

Examples
Out of respect for his privacy.

Synonyms deference respectfulness

Source: WordNet 3.0
The act of noticing with attention; the giving particular consideration to; hence, care; caution.

noun

Source: webster1913

regard highly; think much of

verb.cognition

Examples
I respect his judgement.

Synonyms esteem prise prize value

Antonyms disesteem disrespect

Source: WordNet 3.0
show respect towards

verb.social

Synonyms abide by honor honour observe

Source: WordNet 3.0
To take notice of; to regard with special attention; to regard as worthy of special consideration; hence, to care for; to heed.

verb

Source: webster1913