HyperDic: respect

English > 9 senses of the word respect:
NOUNcognitionrespect, regard(usually preceded by 'in') a detail or point
staterespect, esteem, regardthe condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)
cognitionrespect, esteem, regardan attitude of admiration or esteem
actrespect, deferencea courteous expression / expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard
actrespect, obediencebehavior intended to please your parents
feelingrespect, regarda feeling of friendship and esteem
attributerespect, deference, respectfulnesscourteous regard for people's feelings
VERBcognitionrespect, esteem, value, prize, priseregard highly
socialrespect, honor, honour, abide by, observeshow respect towards
respect > pronunciation
Soundsrihspeh'kt; riyspeh'kt
Rhymesabject ... wrecked: 66 rhymes with ehkt...
English > respect: 9 senses > noun 1, cognition
Meaning(usually preceded by 'in') a detail or point.
Example"it differs in that respect"
Synonymregard
Broaderdetail, item, pointAn isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
Spanishrespecto
English > respect: 9 senses > noun 2, state
MeaningThe condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded).
Synonymsesteem, regard
Narrowerstaturehigh level of respect gained by impressive development or achievement
Broaderhonor, honour, laurelsThe state of being honored
OppositedisesteemThe state in which esteem has been lost
Spanishaprecio, estimación, estima, estimar, respeto
Catalanestimació, estima, estimar, respecte
Verbsrespectregard highly
respectshow respect towards
English > respect: 9 senses > noun 3, cognition
MeaningAn attitude of admiration or esteem.
Example"she lost all respect for him"
Synonymsesteem, regard
Narrowerestimate, estimationThe respect with which a person is held
Broaderattitude, mental attitudeA complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways / ways
OppositedisrespectA disrespectful mental attitude
Spanishaprecio, consideración, estima, respeto
Catalanestima, respecte
Verbsrespectregard highly
respectshow respect towards
English > respect: 9 senses > noun 4, act
MeaningA courteous expression / expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard.
Example "be sure to give my respects to the dean"
Synonymdeference
Narrowercourt, homagerespectful deference
last respectsThe act of expressing respect for someone who has died
propsProper respect
Broaderpoliteness, civilityThe act of showing regard for others
Spanishdeferencia, respeto
Catalandeferència, respecte
Verbsrespectregard highly
respectshow respect towards
English > respect: 9 senses > noun 5, act
Meaningbehavior intended to please your parents.
Example "he went to law school out of respect for his father's wishes"
Synonymobedience
Broaderfilial dutyduty of a child to its parents
Spanishobediencia, respeto
Catalanobediència
English > respect: 9 senses > noun 6, feeling
MeaningA feeling of friendship and esteem.
Example "he inspires respect"
Synonymregard
Broaderaffection, affectionateness, fondness, tenderness, heart, warmness, warmheartedness, philiaA positive feeling of liking
Spanishestima
Catalanestima
Verbsrespectshow respect towards
English > respect: 9 senses > noun 7, attribute
Meaningcourteous regard for people's feelings.
Example "out of respect for his privacy"
Synonymsdeference, respectfulness
Broadercourtesy, good mannersA courteous manner
Spanishconsideración, deferencia, respeto, respetuosidad
Catalanconsidereació, deferència
Verbsrespectshow respect towards
English > respect: 9 senses > verb 1, cognition
MeaningRegard highly; think much of.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Somebody ----s somebody
ModelSam cannot respect Sue
Example"I respect his judgement"
Synonymsesteem, value, prize, prise
Narroweradmire, look up toFeel admiration for
reverence, fear, revere, venerateRegard with feelings of respect and reverence
think the world ofesteem very highly
Broadersee, consider, reckon, view, regarddeem to be
Oppositedisrespect, disesteemHave little or no respect for
Spanishapreciar, estimar, reputar, respetar, valorar
Catalanapreciar, estimar, respectar, valorar
Nounsrespecta courteous expression / expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard
respectan attitude of admiration or esteem
respectthe condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)
respectera person who respects someone or something
English > respect: 9 senses > verb 2, social
Meaningshow respect towards.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Somebody ----s somebody
Synonymshonor, honour, abide by, observe
Narrowerlionize, lionise, celebrateAssign great social importance to
toleraterecognize and respect (rights and beliefs of others)
BroaderacceptConsider or hold as true
Oppositedisrespectshow a lack of respect for
Spanishhonrar
Catalancondecorar, enaltir, estimar, honorar, honrar, llorejar, premiar, respectar
Nounsrespecta courteous expression / expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard
respectcourteous regard for people's feelings
respectan attitude of admiration or esteem
respecta feeling of friendship and esteem
respectthe condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)
respectera person who respects someone or something

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