- pronunciation:
- rih
spekt
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- phrases:
- with respect to
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
the honor that someone gives to another person.
My grandparents enjoy the respect and love of our entire family.- similar words:
- admiration, honor
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| related words: |
consideration, courtesy, credit |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
respects, respecting, respected |
| definition: |
to give honor to someone; to put someone in a high position in your feelings.
You should respect your mother.- synonyms:
- honor
- similar words:
- admire, favor, regard
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| related words: |
recognize |
| phrase: |
with respect to |
| derivation: |
respecter (n.) |
Respect comes from a Latin word that means "an act of looking back at."