Respect
/ɹɪˈspɛkt/
noun
An attitude of consideration or high regard
“He is an intellectual giant, and I have great respect for him.”
Good opinion, honor, or admiration
(always plural) Polite greetings, often offered as condolences after a death.
“The mourners paid their last respects to the deceased poet.”
Synonyms: admiration, esteem, honor, recognition, regard, reverence, veneration, aspect
verb
To have respect for.
“She is an intellectual giant, and I respect her greatly.”
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.”
To abide by an agreement.
“They failed to respect the treaty they had signed, and invaded.”
Synonyms: honor, esteem, honor, revere, venerate, esteem, value
interjection
Hello, hi