respect

[US]/rɪˈspekt/
[UK]/rɪˈspekt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vt. show admiration or consideration for; have high regard for
n. a feeling of deep admiration for someone or something; consideration or thoughtfulness

Phrases & Collocations

show respect

earn respect

mutual respect

respect boundaries

respect oneself

in respect of

respect for

in this respect

in all respects

in many respects

respect yourself

in some respects

in every respect

respect each other

have respect for

show respect for

pay respect to

in respect that

in one respect

command respect

respect of persons

without respect to

Example Sentences

respect for the dead.

they ought to respect the law.

Respect is due to teachers.

with respect to the recent flood

respect the ideas of others

to pay (have) respect to

I'll respect your wishes.

We should respect individuality.

Probity and purity will command respect everywhere.

he had an abiding respect for her.

the doctor's first duty is to respect this right.

they will try to inculcate you with a respect for culture.

he knew and respected Laura.

give my respects to their Excellencies.

he was no respecter of the female sex.

We must respect other's -cies.

This machine is superior in many respects to that.

Real-world Examples

Esteem yourself and you will be respected by others.

Source: IELTS Vocabulary: Category Recognition

Do you have any respect for your body?

Source: Friends (Video Version) Season 1

'Yes. Your family would not respect me. '

Source: Tess of the d'Urbervilles (abridged version)

Students should show their respect for teachers.

Source: Lai Shixiong Basic English Vocabulary 2000

Used to be people had some respect.

Source: TV series Person of Interest Season 2

To pay my respects to Miss Swire.

Source: Downton Abbey (Audio Segmented Version) Season 2

Respect our country. Respect our flag.

Source: Trump's weekly television address

You said, " This business does not respect tradition."

Source: Microsoft Windows 11 Launch Event

In consequence, they have no respect for themselves.

Source: 50 Sample Essays for English Major Level 8 Exam Memorization

Your father just wants to pay his respects.

Source: Loving Vincent: The Mystery of the Starry Night

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