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respects

/ɹɪˈspɛkts/

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An attitude of consideration or high regard

Examples :

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

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Good opinion, honor, or admiration

Examples :

"My teacher holds my classmates in high respects; she thinks they are all very capable and intelligent. "

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(always plural) Polite greetings, often offered as condolences after a death.

Examples :

"The mourners paid their last respects to the deceased poet."

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noun

A particular aspect, feature or detail of something

Examples :

"The teacher graded our essays based on several respects, including grammar, clarity, and content. "

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Good will; favor

Examples :

""She asked the teacher for her respects when she returned to school after being away sick." "

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To have respect for.

Examples :

"She is an intellectual giant, and I respect her greatly."

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To have regard for something, to observe a custom, practice, rule or right.

Examples :

"I respect your right to hold that belief, although I think it is nonsense."

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To abide by an agreement.

Examples :

"They failed to respect the treaty they had signed, and invaded."

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To take notice of; to regard as worthy of special consideration; to heed.

Examples :

""A good student respects their teacher's instructions and always tries their best on assignments." "

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verb

(dated except in "respecting") To relate to; to be concerned with.

Examples :

""This section of the law respects property rights." "

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To regard; to consider; to deem.

Examples :

"The teacher respects each student's opinion in class discussions. "

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To look toward; to face.

Examples :

"The new building respects the old town square; its main entrance faces directly onto it. "

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