respect
Word Statistics
Standard vocabulary
Used frequently in everyday conversation
Moderate complexity
Analysis:
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noun
1. An attitude of consideration or high regard
"He is an intellectual giant, and I have great respect for him."
2. Good opinion, honor, or admiration
3. (always plural) Polite greetings, often offered as condolences after a death.
"The mourners paid their last respects to the deceased poet."
4. A particular aspect, feature or detail of something
"This year's model is superior to last year's in several respects."
5. Good will; favor
Synonyms
verb
1. To have respect for.
"She is an intellectual giant, and I respect her greatly."
2. To have regard for something, to observe a custom, practice, rule or right.
"I respect your right to hold that belief, although I think it is nonsense."
3. To abide by an agreement.
"They failed to respect the treaty they had signed, and invaded."
4. To take notice of; to regard as worthy of special consideration; to heed.
5. (dated except in "respecting") To relate to; to be concerned with.
6. To regard; to consider; to deem.
7. To look toward; to face.
Synonyms
interjection
1. Hello, hi
Source: en.wiktionary.org
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