respect
v.
honor, admire, esteem, hold in high regard
n.
honor, esteem, high regard; consideration, attention
Respect
Respect (disambiguation)
Respect
respect
Noun
1. (usually preceded by `in') a detail or point; "it differs in that respect"
(synonym) regard
(hypernym) detail, item, point
2. the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded); "it is held in esteem"; "a man who has earned high regard"
(synonym) esteem, regard
(hypernym) honor, honour, laurels
(hyponym) stature
(derivation) honor, honour, abide by, observe
3. an attitude of admiration or esteem; "she lost all respect for him"
(synonym) esteem, regard
(antonym) disrespect
(hypernym) attitude, mental attitude
(hyponym) estimate, estimation
(derivation) honor, honour, abide by, observe
4. 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"
(synonym) deference
(hypernym) politeness, civility
(hyponym) court, homage
(derivation) honor, honour, abide by, observe
5. 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"
(synonym) obedience
(hypernym) filial duty
6. a feeling of friendship and esteem; "she mistook his manly regard for love"; "he inspires respect"
(synonym) regard
(hypernym) affection, affectionateness, fondness, tenderness, heart, warmheartedness
(derivation) honor, honour, abide by, observe
7. courteous regard for people's feelings; "in deference to your wishes"; "out of respect for his privacy"
(synonym) deference, respectfulness
(hypernym) courtesy, good manners
(derivation) honor, honour, abide by, observe
Verb
1. regard highly; think much of; "I respect his judgement"; "We prize his creativity"
(synonym) esteem, value, prize, prise
(antonym) disrespect, disesteem
(hypernym) see, consider, reckon, view, regard
(hyponym) think the world of
(derivation) deference
2. show respect towards; "honor your parents!"
(synonym) honor, honour, abide by, observe
(antonym) disrespect
(hypernym) accept
(hyponym) lionize, lionise, celebrate
(derivation) deference, respectfulness
respect (m)
n.
respect, regard; reverence, deference; obeisance, abidance