Respect Definition
respect
noun
- (usually preceded by `in') a detail or point; "it differs in that respect"
- the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded); "it is held in esteem"; "a man who has earned high regard"
- an attitude of admiration or esteem; "she lost all respect for him"
- 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"
- 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 feeling of friendship and esteem; "she mistook his manly regard for love"; "he inspires respect"
- courteous regard for people's feelings; "in deference to your wishes"; "out of respect for his privacy"
verb
- regard highly; think much of; "I respect his judgement"; "We prize his creativity"
- show respect towards; "honor your parents!"
"Respect" in song lyrics
See how respect is used in real songs:
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"J'te tiens en respect"
113 — Au Summum -
"We do it for the love, respect"
1200 Techniques — Where Ur At? -
"There's no time for slack, so give me 'nuff respect,"
2 Live Crew — Savage in the Sack
Words that rhyme with respect
Usage tips for "respect"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "respect" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for respect to find words that pair well.