what does respect mean?
RESPECT as NOUN
- Meaning
- behavior intended to please your parents
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- their children were never very strong on obedience
- he went to law school out of respect for his father’’s wishes
Hypernyms(s) respect is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
- Meaning
- a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard
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- his deference to her wishes was very flattering
- be sure to give my respects to the dean
Hypernyms(s) respect is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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- Meaning
- courteous regard for people’’s feelings
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- in deference to your wishes
- out of respect for his privacy
Hypernyms(s) respect is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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- Meaning
- (usually preceded by `in”) a detail or point
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- it differs in that respect
Hypernyms(s) respect is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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- Meaning
- an attitude of admiration or esteem
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- she lost all respect for him
Hypernyms(s) respect is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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- Meaning
- a feeling of friendship and esteem
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- she mistook his manly regard for love
- he inspires respect
Hypernyms(s) respect is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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- Meaning
- the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)
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- it is held in esteem
- a man who has earned high regard
Hypernyms(s) respect is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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RESPECT as VERB
- Meaning
- regard highly
- think much of
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- I respect his judgement
- We prize his creativity
Hypernyms(s) respect is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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Hypernyms(s) respect is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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