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1. (usually preceded by 'in') a detail or point
   "it differs in that respect"
   - regard
    
2. The condition of being honoured (esteemed or respected or well regarded)
   - esteem, regard
    
3. An attitude of admiration or esteem
   "she lost all respect for him"
   - esteem, regard
    
4. A courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard
   "be sure to give my respects to the dean"
   - deference
    
5. Behaviour intended to please your parents
   "he went to law school out of respect for his father's wishes"
   - obedience
    
6. A feeling of friendship and esteem
   "he inspires respect"
   - regard
    
7. Courteous regard for people's feelings
   "out of respect for his privacy"
   - deference, respectfulness

1. Regard highly; think much of
   "I respect his judgement"
   - esteem, value, prize, prise [Brit, Cdn]
    
2. Show respect towards
   - honor [US], honour [Brit, Cdn], abide by, observe, fête, fete

Derived forms: respected, respecting, respects

See also: respecter

Type of: accept, affection, affectionateness, attitude, civility, consider, courtesy, detail, fete, fête, filial duty, fondness, good manners, heart, honor [US], honour [Brit, Cdn], item, laurels, mental attitude, philia, point, politeness, reckon, regard, see, tenderness, view, warmheartedness, warmness

Antonym: disrespect

Encyclopedia: Respect