respect
/rɪˈspɛkt/
noun
- 1.a feeling of deep admiration for someone or something elicited by their abilities, qualities, or achievements.”the director had a lot of respect for Douglas as an actor”Yanayolingana:esteemregardhigh regardhigh opinionacclaimadmirationapprobationapprovalappreciationestimationfavourpopularityrecognitionvenerationawereverencedeferencehonourpraisehomageKinyume:contempt
- 2.due regard for the feelings, wishes, or rights of others.”young people’s lack of respect for their parents”Yanayolingana:due regardconsiderationthoughtfulnessattentivenesspolitenesscourtesycivilitydeferenceKinyume:disrespect
verb
- 1.admire (someone or something) deeply, as a result of their abilities, qualities, or achievements.”she was respected by everyone she worked with”Yanayolingana:esteemadmirethink highly ofhave a high opinion ofhold in high regardhold in (high) esteemthink much ofapprove ofappreciatecherishvalueset (great) store byprizetreasurelook up topay homage toveneratereverereverenceadulateworshipidolizeput on a pedestallionizehero-worshiphonourapplaudpraisefavourKinyume:despise
- 2.have due regard for (someone’s feelings, wishes, or rights).”I respected his views”Yanayolingana:show consideration forshow regard fortake into consideration
