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1. A feeling of deep admiration for someone or something elicited by their abilities, qualities, or achievements.
She, meanwhile, develops deep respect for the old man.
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2. The state of being admired or respected.
However, making up bad excuses will not help him much to regain respect.
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3. (respects) A person's polite greetings.
give my respects to their Excellencies
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4. Used to express the speaker's approval of someone or something.
Despite this he kept up very well with a strong team bent on glory, no mean feat for somebody with only a few trips under his belt, respect!
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5. Due regard for the feelings, wishes, or rights of others.
As time passes, a grudging mutual respect develops.
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6. A particular aspect, point, or detail.
It also makes for various sorts of diversity, though not in all respects.
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Verb
1. Admire (someone or something) deeply, as a result of their abilities, qualities, or achievements.
she was respected by everyone she worked with
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2. Have due regard for (someone's feelings, wishes, or rights)
I give you my assurance that your wishes will be respected.
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3. Avoid harming or interfering with.
it is incumbent upon all hill users to respect the environment
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4. Agree to recognize and abide by (a legal requirement)
the crown and its ministers ought to respect the ordinary law
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Origin
1. Late Middle English from Latin respectus, from the verb respicere ‘look back at, regard’, from re- ‘back’ + specere ‘look at’.
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