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KK Pronunciation

〔 rIˋspєkt 〕

Pronunciation

〔 riˊspekt 〕


Overview of noun respect

The noun respect has 7 senses


  • respect, regard -- ((usually preceded by `in') a detail or point; "it differs in that respect")

  • esteem, regard, respect -- (the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded); "it is held in esteem"; "a man who has earned high regard")

  • respect, esteem, regard -- (an attitude of admiration or esteem; "she lost all respect for him")

  • deference, respect -- (a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard; "his deference to her wishes was very flattering"; "be sure to give my respects to the dean")

  • obedience, respect -- (behavior intended to please your parents; "their children were never very strong on obedience"; "he went to law school out of respect for his father's wishes")

  • regard, respect -- (a feeling of friendship and esteem; "she mistook his manly regard for love"; "he inspires respect")

  • deference, respect, respectfulness -- (courteous regard for people's feelings; "in deference to your wishes"; "out of respect for his privacy")


Overview of verb respect

The verb respect has 2 senses