Respect - Definition

n 1: (usually preceded by `in') a detail or point; "it differs
in that respect" [syn: respect, regard]
2: the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well
regarded); "it is held in esteem"; "a man who has earned high
regard" [syn: esteem, regard, respect] [ant:
disesteem]
3: an attitude of admiration or esteem; "she lost all respect
for him" [syn: respect, esteem, regard] [ant:
disrespect]
4: 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" [syn: deference,
respect]
5: 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" [syn: obedience,
respect]
6: a feeling of friendship and esteem; "she mistook his manly
regard for love"; "he inspires respect" [syn: regard,
respect]
7: courteous regard for people's feelings; "in deference to your
wishes"; "out of respect for his privacy" [syn: deference,
respect, respectfulness]
v 1: regard highly; think much of; "I respect his judgement";
"We prize his creativity" [syn: respect, esteem,
value, prize, prise] [ant: disesteem, disrespect]
2: show respect towards; "honor your parents!" [syn: respect,
honor, honour, abide by, observe] [ant: disrespect]