Respect
noun
Feeling of deep admiration for someone because of their qualities, achievements, etc.
I have great respect for my teacher.
Often appears as...
- great respect
- have respect
noun
A particular detail or point.
The house is perfect in all respects.
Often appears as...
- in all respects
- in this respect
noun
Regard for the feelings, wishes, or rights of others.
We should treat each other with respect.
Often appears as...
- mutual respect
- show respect
verb
Admire someone deeply, as a result of their abilities, qualities, or achievements.
She is respected by her peers for her integrity.
Often appears as...
- respect someone for something
- well-respected
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Approving
verb
Avoid harming or interfering with something.
Please respect the wildlife in the park.
Often appears as...
- respect nature
- respect boundaries
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Approving
noun
Feeling of deep admiration for someone because of their qualities, achievements, etc.
I have great respect for my teacher.
Often appears as...
- great respect
- have respect
noun
A particular detail or point.
The house is perfect in all respects.
Often appears as...
- in all respects
- in this respect
noun
Regard for the feelings, wishes, or rights of others.
We should treat each other with respect.
Often appears as...
- mutual respect
- show respect
verb
Admire someone deeply, as a result of their abilities, qualities, or achievements.
She is respected by her peers for her integrity.
Often appears as...
- respect someone for something
- well-respected
Usage tips
Approving
verb
Avoid harming or interfering with something.
Please respect the wildlife in the park.
Often appears as...
- respect nature
- respect boundaries
Usage tips
Approving
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/2Earned Admiration
The respect mentioned here is not automatic; it's gained through someone's actions or qualities.
After the successful project, I have earned everyone's respect.
Pro Tip 2/2Deep Feeling
This respect goes beyond basic politeness; it involves a profound sense of appreciation.
An artist's skill can command the respect of audiences.
Pro Tip 1/2Earned Admiration
The respect mentioned here is not automatic; it's gained through someone's actions or qualities.
After the successful project, I have earned everyone's respect.
Pro Tip 2/2Deep Feeling
This respect goes beyond basic politeness; it involves a profound sense of appreciation.
An artist's skill can command the respect of audiences.
Pro Tip 1/2Earned Admiration
The respect mentioned here is not automatic; it's gained through someone's actions or qualities.
After the successful project, I have earned everyone's respect.
Pro Tip 2/2Deep Feeling
This respect goes beyond basic politeness; it involves a profound sense of appreciation.
An artist's skill can command the respect of audiences.
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Will the ocean ever run...
like shark finning, and push fishing industries towards more sustainable practices. Past interventions have successfully helped depleted fish populations recover. There are many solutions. The best approach for each fishery must be considered based on science, respect for the local communities that rely on the ocean,
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Chimps have feelings and...
a judge will not order it forced upon you, because they will respect your self-determination and your autonomy. Now, an equality right is the kind of right to which you're entitled because you resemble someone else in a relevant way, and there's the rub, relevant way.
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Why do we love? A...
Is it all we need? Do we need it at all? If romantic love has a purpose, neither science nor psychology has discovered it yet. But over the course of history, some of our most respected philosophers have put forward some intriguing theories.
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Why do women have...
a suitable environment for a fetus, creating an internal haven for a mother to nurture her growing child. In this respect, pregnancy is awe-inspiring, but that's only half the story.
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The Rise of the Cali...
JIM So, they were to be respected. Yes, they were dopers and traffickers, but you cannot underestimate them. You underestimate people of that caliber, you're doomed.
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Just How BIG are...
I want to see for myself why elephant seals have become super giants. It's important to respect their personal space. Elephant seals rarely cross paths with people.
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Giving checkmate is...
even making a single move you may ask how is that possible right it's because I had great respect for his chess and psychology is very big part of the game
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Eternal Adversaries:...
Only a hyena... Only a hyena. You may not think they're beautiful, but my goodness, you've got to respect them. You've got to.
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Hair-Raising Hyena...
and it goes only a hyena only a hyena you may not think they're beautiful but my goodness you've got to respect them
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For When you Need a Good...
The male pays his respects, and moves on.
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Will the ocean ever run...
like shark finning, and push fishing industries towards more sustainable practices. Past interventions have successfully helped depleted fish populations recover. There are many solutions. The best approach for each fishery must be considered based on science, respect for the local communities that rely on the ocean,
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Chimps have feelings and...
a judge will not order it forced upon you, because they will respect your self-determination and your autonomy. Now, an equality right is the kind of right to which you're entitled because you resemble someone else in a relevant way, and there's the rub, relevant way.
Video examples
Why do we love? A...
Is it all we need? Do we need it at all? If romantic love has a purpose, neither science nor psychology has discovered it yet. But over the course of history, some of our most respected philosophers have put forward some intriguing theories.
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Why do women have...
a suitable environment for a fetus, creating an internal haven for a mother to nurture her growing child. In this respect, pregnancy is awe-inspiring, but that's only half the story.
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The Rise of the Cali...
JIM So, they were to be respected. Yes, they were dopers and traffickers, but you cannot underestimate them. You underestimate people of that caliber, you're doomed.
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Just How BIG are...
I want to see for myself why elephant seals have become super giants. It's important to respect their personal space. Elephant seals rarely cross paths with people.
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Giving checkmate is...
even making a single move you may ask how is that possible right it's because I had great respect for his chess and psychology is very big part of the game
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Eternal Adversaries:...
Only a hyena... Only a hyena. You may not think they're beautiful, but my goodness, you've got to respect them. You've got to.
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Hair-Raising Hyena...
and it goes only a hyena only a hyena you may not think they're beautiful but my goodness you've got to respect them
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For When you Need a Good...
The male pays his respects, and moves on.
Example 1 of 10
Quote examples
Winston Churchill
British Statesman
The British nation is unique in this respect. They are the only people who like to be told how bad things are, who like to be told the worst.
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Friedrich Nietzsche
German Philosopher
Go up close to your friend, but do not go over to him! We should also respect the enemy in our friend.
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Taylor Swift
American Singer
I love making new friends and I respect people for a lot of different reasons.
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Mary J. Blige
American Musician
You demand respect and you'll get it. First of all, you give respect.
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Voltaire
French Writer
To the living we owe respect, but to the dead we owe only the truth.
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Marilyn Monroe
American Actress
Men are so willing to respect anything that bores them.
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Eminem
American Rapper
It feels good to have your work respected again.
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A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
Indian Statesman
If we are not free, no one will respect us.
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John Kennedy
American Lawyer
With all due respect, I am against dumb.
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Aretha Franklin
American Musician
Women absolutely deserve respect.
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Winston Churchill
British Statesman
The British nation is unique in this respect. They are the only people who like to be told how bad things are, who like to be told the worst.
Quote examples
Friedrich Nietzsche
German Philosopher
Go up close to your friend, but do not go over to him! We should also respect the enemy in our friend.
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Taylor Swift
American Singer
I love making new friends and I respect people for a lot of different reasons.
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Mary J. Blige
American Musician
You demand respect and you'll get it. First of all, you give respect.
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Voltaire
French Writer
To the living we owe respect, but to the dead we owe only the truth.
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Marilyn Monroe
American Actress
Men are so willing to respect anything that bores them.
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Eminem
American Rapper
It feels good to have your work respected again.
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A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
Indian Statesman
If we are not free, no one will respect us.
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John Kennedy
American Lawyer
With all due respect, I am against dumb.
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Aretha Franklin
American Musician
Women absolutely deserve respect.
Example 1 of 10
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