(of feelings, wishes, or rights) Plural for due regard for others
(of someone's feelings, wishes, or rights) To have due regard for
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Polite greetings or good wishes
“I wanted to pay my respects to the chef for the amazingly delicious food.”
Respect expressed for a deceased person
“Please come to the funeral service and pay your last respects to her grandmother.”
A demonstration of respect or deference
Plural for a feeling of high regard for someone
“David Attenborough deserves respect for his contributions to natural science and history.”
(of feelings, wishes, or rights) Plural for due regard for others
“You should always treat others with respect if you expect the same in return.”
Plural for general etiquette or good manners in one's dealings
“Please behave with respect when you are a guest in a traditional Bedouin home.”
Plural for a given aspect, feature, or detail
“Academically, the young girl is a genius in every respect.”
Plural for a relation to something specified
“I am calling with respect to your recent application for a new credit card.”
Plural for behavior intended to please, typically one's parents or caretakers
“In spite of his desire to become a hippie, he would instead decide to go to law school out of respect for his mother's wishes.”
Used as a polite closing to a letter to family, relatives, close friends or romantic partners
To have deep admiration for
“The students at Welton Academy would respect their English teacher John Keating for his unorthodox teaching methods.”
(of someone's feelings, wishes, or rights) To have due regard for
“Please respect my family's wish to be left alone during this difficult time.”
To recognize and abide by
“Please respect the house rules. No late-night partying allowed whatsoever!”
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