respect
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- n (usually preceded by `in') a detail or point
it differs in that respect - n the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)
- n an attitude of admiration or esteem
she lost all respect for him - n a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard
be sure to give my respects to the dean - n behavior intended to please your parents
he went to law school out of respect for his father's wishes - n a feeling of friendship and esteem
he inspires respect - n courteous regard for people's feelings
out of respect for his privacy - v regard highly; think much of
I respect his judgement - v show respect towards
- A show of respect for an elder counterpoint doesn't cut it, in light of the nearly identical ages of the Saudi king and the British queen.
- With Kanye West stealing a microphone and a congressman calling the President a liar, Ze Frank offers some new rules for respect.
- Still, the Michigan Democrat has gained respect from both parties for his attention to detail and deep knowledge of policy, especially in his role as a vigilant monitor of .