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- pronunciation:
- rih
spekt
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word History, Word Builder, Word Explorer, Word Parts
part of speech: |
noun |
definition 1: |
the state or condition of being thought of with honor or admiration; such admiration itself.
My grandparents enjoy the respect and love of our entire family.- synonyms:
- esteem, regard
- antonyms:
- contempt, disrespect, scorn
- similar words:
- admiration, favor, honor, reputation
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definition 2: |
a particular point or detail (usually used with "in").
She is like her father except in one respect.- synonyms:
- detail
- similar words:
- way
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definition 3: |
regard; relation; reference.
The new worker has a few questions with respect to the rules.- similar words:
- relation
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definition 4: |
(plural) a polite expression of greeting or esteem.
Please give my respects to your family.- synonyms:
- compliments, regards
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related words: |
approval, attachment, consideration, courtesy, credit |
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part of speech: |
verb |
inflections: |
respects, respecting, respected |
definition 1: |
to express honor or esteem towards.
You should respect your mother.- synonyms:
- esteem, honor
- antonyms:
- disrespect, ridicule, scorn
- similar words:
- admire, defer, favor, regard, revere
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definition 2: |
to show consideration for.
My mother respects the need I have to be by myself sometimes.- synonyms:
- comply with, esteem, observe
- antonyms:
- abuse, disapprove, dismiss, disobey, disregard, disrespect, ignore
- similar words:
- abide by, adhere to, follow, heed, obey
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related words: |
adhere, cherish, observe, prize, recognize, value, worship |
derivation: |
respecter (n.) |
Respect comes from a Latin word that means "an act of looking back at."
The word respect
contains the following parts:
re-
Latin
prefix
that means again; back or back again
More about this word part:
The prefix re-
occurs in verbs that are Latin loanwords, where it can mean "again" (revise
) or "back again" (reflect
). It also attaches to English verbs (replay, rewind) with both meanings. Any verb can be prefixed by "re-
" to indicate that an action is repeated. No hyphen is necessary unless the word formed is identical to an existing word (re-sign the document, but resign
from a job).
Example words:
re-cover, react, reappear, rebuild, recall, recede, record, recover, reflect, reflection, remove, renew, repay, report, reporter, reservation, resign, resignation, respect, reverse, review, revise, revive, revolve, revolution, rebel
spect, spec, spic, spectro
Latin
root
that means to see, look, watch
Example words:
aspect, conspicuous, despise, expectation, inconspicuous, inspect, inspector, perspective, prospect, respect, respective, special, species, specific, specimen, spectacle, spectacular, spectator, spectrum, speculate, suspect, suspicious
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