nounπShareAn attitude of consideration or high regard"He is an intellectual giant, and I have great respect for him."attitudevaluemoralcharacterhumansocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareGood opinion, honor, or admiration"My teacher holds my classmates in high respects; she thinks they are all very capable and intelligent. "attitudevaluecharactermoralsocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(always plural) Polite greetings, often offered as condolences after a death."The mourners paid their last respects to the deceased poet."culturetraditioncommunicationsocietyreligionemotionattitudevalueeventfamilyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA particular aspect, feature or detail of something"The teacher graded our essays based on several respects, including grammar, clarity, and content. "aspectpartqualityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareGood will; favor""She asked the teacher for her respects when she returned to school after being away sick." "attitudemoralvalueChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo have respect for."She is an intellectual giant, and I respect her greatly."attitudevaluemoralcharactersocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo 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."culturerightmoralsocietyattitudelawtraditionvalueChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo abide by an agreement."They failed to respect the treaty they had signed, and invaded."valuelawbusinessmoralChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo take notice of; to regard as worthy of special consideration; to heed.""A good student respects their teacher's instructions and always tries their best on assignments." "attitudevaluemoralcharacterhumansocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(dated except in "respecting") To relate to; to be concerned with.""This section of the law respects property rights." "aspectattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo regard; to consider; to deem."The teacher respects each student's opinion in class discussions. "attitudevaluemoralcharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo look toward; to face."The new building respects the old town square; its main entrance faces directly onto it. "attitudeactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading