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1. (often used with 'pay') a formal expression of esteem
   "he paid his respects to the mayor"

1. The condition of being honoured (esteemed, respected or well regarded)
   "it is held in respect";
   - esteem, regard
    
2. An attitude of admiration or esteem
   "she lost all respect for him";
   - esteem, regard
    
3. (usually preceded by 'in') a detail or point
   "it differs in that respect";
   - regard
    
4. A courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard
   "be sure to give my respects to the dean";
   - deference
    
5. Behaviour intended to please your parents
   "he went to law school out of respect for his father's wishes";
   - obedience
    
6. A feeling of friendship and esteem
   "he inspires respect";
   - regard
    
7. Courteous regard for people's feelings
   "out of respect for his privacy";
   - deference, respectfulness

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, affection, affectionateness, attitude, civility, consider, content, courtesy, detail, filial duty, fondness, good manners, heart, honor [US], honour [Brit, Cdn], item, laurels, mental attitude, message, philia, point, politeness, reckon, regard, see, subject matter, substance, tenderness, view, warmheartedness, warmness

Antonym: disesteem, disrespect

Encyclopedia: Respect