RESPECT as NOUN

  1. Meaning
    • behavior intended to please your parents
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • 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
  2. Meaning
    • a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • 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 Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  3. Meaning
    • courteous regard for people’’s feelings
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • 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 Derived(s)
  4. Meaning
    • (usually preceded by `in”) a detail or point
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • 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 Derived(s)
  5. Meaning
    • an attitude of admiration or esteem
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • 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 Antonym(s) Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  6. Meaning
    • a feeling of friendship and esteem
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • 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 Derived(s)
  7. Meaning
    • the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • 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 Antonym(s) Hyponym(s) Derived(s)

RESPECT as VERB

  1. Meaning
    • regard highly
    • think much of
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • 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 Antonym(s) Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  2. Meaning
    • show respect towards
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • honor your parents!
    Hypernyms(s) respect is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Antonym(s) Hyponym(s) Derived(s)