Definition of Respect

Noun

  • courteous regard for people's feelings
    "in deference to your wishes"
    "out of respect for his privacy"
  • a feeling of friendship and esteem
    "she mistook his manly regard for love"
    "he inspires respect"
  • behavior intended to please your parents
    "their children were never very strong on obedience"
    "he went to law school out of respect for his father's wishes"
  • a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard
    "his deference to her wishes was very flattering"
    "be sure to give my respects to the dean"
  • an attitude of admiration or esteem
    "she lost all respect for him"
  • the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)
    "it is held in esteem"
    "a man who has earned high regard"
  • (usually preceded by `in') a detail or point
    "it differs in that respect"

Verb

  • show respect towards
    "honor your parents!"
    - abide by
  • regard highly
    think much of
    "I respect his judgement"
    "We prize his creativity"
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Unscramble respect

132 unscramble word found using the letters respect.
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