Respect meaning

What does “respect” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“respect” is a noun and verb with 9 meanings. Its most common meaning is: (usually preceded by `in') a detail or point.

respect

(usually preceded by `in') a detail or point
“it differs in that respect”
Synonymsregard
the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)
“it is held in esteem”
“a man who has earned high regard”
Synonymsesteem regard
an attitude of admiration or esteem
“she lost all respect for him”
Synonymsesteem regard
Oppositesdisrespect
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”
Synonymsdeference
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”
Synonymsobedience
a feeling of friendship and esteem
“she mistook his manly regard for love”
“he inspires respect”
Synonymsregard
courteous regard for people's feelings
“in deference to your wishes”
“out of respect for his privacy”
Synonymsdeference respectfulness

regard highly; think much of
“I respect his judgement”
“We prize his creativity”
Synonymsesteem value prize prise
Oppositesdisrespect
show respect towards
“honor your parents!”
Synonymshonor honour abide by observe
Oppositesdisrespect

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University