1. With regard or relation to; on the subject of
   "I have a query respecting your previous reply";
   - regarding, concerning, about, re, apropos, as regards, with regard to, as for, as to, in connection with

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

Type of: accept, consider, reckon, regard, see, view

Antonym: disrespect

Encyclopedia: Respecting