Respect

Pronunciation: /rɪˈspɛkt/

Respect (noun)

  1. A feeling of admiration for someone because of their abilities or qualities.
  2. Polite behavior towards others, showing you care about their feelings and rights.
  3. A specific detail or aspect of a situation or thing.

Examples

  • She earned great respect from her peers.
  • His achievements brought him much respect.

Common collocations: gain respect, lose respect, command respect, show respect, lack of respect

Respect (verb)

  1. To admire someone because of their abilities or qualities.
  2. To act in a way that shows you care about others' feelings and rights.

Examples

  • I respect her for her honesty.
  • They respect him for his dedication.

Synonyms of Respect

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Respect

  • showing lack of regard
  • feeling of disdain