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paid their respects

/peɪd ðɛər rɪˈspɛkts/

Meanings

phrase
To show reverence, admiration, or sympathy for someone, especially by visiting them or attending a ceremony.

Examples :

"We went to the funeral to pay our respects to the deceased."
past situation emotion culture ritual event action

Related Words

Illustration admiration

admiration noun

/ˌæd.mɚˈeɪʃ.ən/

A positive emotion including wonder and approbation; the regarding of another as being wonderful

"They looked at the landscape in admiration."

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respects noun

/ɹɪˈspɛkts/

An attitude of consideration or high regard

"He is an intellectual giant, and I have great respect for him."

Illustration someone

someone noun

/ˈsʌmwʌn/

A partially specified but unnamed person.

"Do you need a gift for that special someone?"

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especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

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funeral noun

/ˈfjuːnəɹəl/ /ˈfjunəɹəl/

A ceremony to honour and remember a deceased person. Often distinguished from a memorial service by the presence of the body of the deceased.

"The funeral for Grandma Smith was held at the church on Saturday. "

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show noun

/ʃəʊ/ /ʃoʊ/

A play, dance, or other entertainment.

"The school's annual talent show was a big success. "

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sympathy noun

/ˈsɪmpəθi/

A feeling of pity or sorrow for the suffering or distress of another; compassion.

"Seeing her friend crying after failing the test, Sarah felt a lot of sympathy for her. "

Illustration deceased

deceased noun

/diˈsist/ /dɪˈsiːst/

A dead person.

"The deceased was interred in his local churchyard."

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ceremony noun

/ˈsɛɹɪməni/ /ˈsɛɹəmoʊni/

A ritual, with religious or cultural significance.

"The graduation ceremony was a significant event for all the students. "

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visiting verb

/ˈvɪzɪtɪŋ/

To habitually go to (someone in distress, sickness etc.) to comfort them. (Now generally merged into later senses, below.)

""For months, she was visiting her elderly neighbor, bringing meals and offering company as he recovered from surgery." "

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attending verb

/əˈtɛndɪŋ/

To set on fire; kindle.

"The cook attending the bonfire with kindling quickly warmed the chilly evening air. "

Illustration reverence

reverence noun

/ˈɹɛv.ə.ɹəns/

Veneration; profound awe and respect, normally in a sacred context.

"The students showed reverence for their teacher, recognizing her extensive knowledge and dedication. "