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Definition of respects

noun:

• (often used with `pay') a formal expression of esteem; "he paid his respects to the mayor".
• (usually preceded by `in') a detail or point; "it differs in that respect". Synonyms: regard, respect.
• the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded); "it is held in esteem", "a man who has earned high regard". Synonyms: esteem, regard, respect. Antonyms: disesteem.
• an attitude of admiration or esteem; "she lost all respect for him". Synonyms: esteem, regard, respect. Antonyms: disrespect.
• 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". Synonyms: deference, 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". Synonyms: obedience, respect.
• a feeling of friendship and esteem; "she mistook his manly regard for love", "he inspires respect". Synonyms: regard, respect.
• courteous regard for people's feelings; "in deference to your wishes", "out of respect for his privacy". Synonyms: deference, respect, respectfulness.

verb:

• regard highly; think much of; "I respect his judgement", "We prize his creativity". Synonyms: esteem, prise, prize, respect, value. Antonyms: disesteem, disrespect.
• show respect towards; "honor your parents!". Synonyms: abide by, honor, honour, observe, respect. Antonyms: disrespect.

Related words

admire, celebrate, court, estimate, estimation, fear, homage, lionise, lionize, props, revere, reverence, stature, tolerate, venerate.

Words nearby

respect.

Rhymes with

effects.