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Definition respect in American English

respect noun

noun
/rɪˈspekt/

▪ considerable, deep, genuine, healthy, mutual, proper

▪ command, deserve, earn, gain, have, lose, show, win

1

a feeling of admiration that you have for someone because of their personal qualities, their achievements, or their status, and that you show by treating them in a polite and kind way

Example

Students show their respect for the teacher by not talking.

Example

She has worked hard to gain the respect of her peers.

Example

Children should treat their parents with respect.

Example

We stood silent as a mark of respect for the dead.

Example

The negotiations proceeded in an atmosphere of friendship and mutual respect.

Synonyms and related words
praise admiration recognition
2

a feeling that something is important and deserves serious attention

Example

When I was young, people had a healthy respect for the law.

Example

They had instilled in him a respect for his traditional culture.

Synonyms and related words
love respect passion
3

an aspect of something

Example

The two stories differ in fundamental respects.

Example

In this respect, we are no different from other people.

Synonyms and related words
feature quality factor
Definition respect in American English