1. respect - noun
· (usually preceded by `in') a detail or point; "it differs in that respect"
Synonym(s): regard
Hypernym(s): detail, item, point
2. respect - noun
· the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded); "it is held in esteem"; "a man who has earned high regard"
Hypernym(s): honor, honour, laurels
3. respect - noun
· an attitude of admiration or esteem; "she lost all respect for him"
Hypernym(s): attitude, mental_attitude
Antonym(s): disrespect
4. respect - noun
· a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard; "his deference to her wishes was very flattering"; "be sure to give my respects to the dean"
Synonym(s): deference
Hypernym(s): politeness, civility
5. respect - noun
· behavior intended to please your parents; "their children were never very strong on obedience"; "he went to law school out of respect for his father's wishes"
Synonym(s): obedience
Hypernym(s): filial_duty
6. respect - noun
· a feeling of friendship and esteem; "she mistook his manly regard for love"; "he inspires respect"
Synonym(s): regard
Hypernym(s): affection, affectionateness, fondness, tenderness, heart, warmness, warmheartedness, philia
7. respect - noun
· courteous regard for people's feelings; "in deference to your wishes"; "out of respect for his privacy"
Synonym(s): deference, respectfulness
Hypernym(s): courtesy, good_manners
8. respect - verb
· regard highly; think much of; "I respect his judgement"; "We prize his creativity"
Synonym(s): esteem, value, prize, prise
Hypernym(s): see, consider, reckon, view, regard
Antonym(s): disrespect
9. respect - verb
· show respect towards; "honor your parents!"
Synonym(s): honor, honour, abide_by, observe
Hypernym(s): accept
Antonym(s): disrespect
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