respect

/ris'pekt/

Definition

Noun:
- A feeling of deep admiration for someone or something elicited by their abilities, qualities, or achievements; due regard for the feelings, wishes, rights, or traditions of others. It involves holding someone or something in high esteem and treating them with consideration.
- A particular aspect, point, or detail. Used to specify a particular feature or way of considering something.
Verb:
- To admire (someone or something) deeply, as a result of their abilities, qualities, or achievements. It involves holding someone in high regard.
- To show consideration for; to avoid interfering with or harming. This involves treating something with care and attention, often by following rules or honoring boundaries.

Examples of Usage

Noun (feeling of admiration/regard):
- She has earned the respect of her colleagues through her hard work.
- Children should show respect to their elders.
Noun (particular aspect):
- The plan is flawed in one key respect: it costs too much.
- The two models are similar in every respect.
Verb (to admire/hold in high regard):
- I respect his judgment on financial matters.
- He is widely respected as a fair leader.
Verb (to show consideration for):
- Please respect the rules of the library.
- We must respect their privacy and not ask personal questions.

Advanced Usage

"With (all due) respect": A polite formula used to express polite disagreement or to preface a contrary opinion.
- With all due respect, I must disagree with your conclusion.
"In respect of/to": Concerning; with reference to.
- This report is excellent in respect of its detailed analysis.
"To pay one's respects": To visit or send a message as a sign of courtesy or affection, especially to someone who is ill, bereaved, or in a position of authority.
- We went to the funeral to pay our respects.

Variants and Related Words

Respectful (adj): Feeling or showing deference and respect.
- He was always respectful towards his teachers.
Respectable (adj): Regarded by society as being proper, correct, and good; adequate or acceptable in number, size, or amount.
- She comes from a respectable family. / A respectable income.
Respecting (preposition): With reference or regard to; concerning.
- Information respecting the company's financial performance.

Synonyms

Related Phrasal Verbs/Phrases

Respect for: A feeling of admiration or consideration towards someone or something.
- His respect for nature influenced his lifestyle.
In that/this respect: Regarding that/this specific point or aspect.
- The software is efficient, but in that respect, it is no better than its competitor.

Related Idioms

To command respect: To deserve and receive respect because of one's qualities or position.
- Her integrity and intelligence command respect.
To have respect for: To hold someone or something in esteem; to consider.
- You should have more respect for other people's time.
Mutual respect: A situation where two or more people feel respect for each other.
- A successful partnership is built on mutual respect.

Noun

courteous regard for people's feelings
- in deference to your wishes
- out of respect for his privacy
a feeling of friendship and esteem
- she mistook his manly regard for love
- he inspires respect
behavior intended to please your parents
- their children were never very strong on obedience
- he went to law school out of respect for his father's wishes
a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard
- his deference to her wishes was very flattering
- be sure to give my respects to the dean
an attitude of admiration or esteem
- she lost all respect for him
the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)
- it is held in esteem
- a man who has earned high regard
(usually preceded by `in') a detail or point
- it differs in that respect

Verb

show respect towards
- honor your parents!
regard highly; think much of
- I respect his judgement
- We prize his creativity

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