Respect
Pronunciation: /rɪˈspɛkt/
Respect (noun)
- A feeling of admiration for someone because of their abilities or qualities.
- Polite behavior towards others, showing you care about their feelings and rights.
- 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)
- To admire someone because of their abilities or qualities.
- 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.