noun

1. An attitude of consideration or high regard

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

2. Good opinion, honor, or admiration

3. (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

1. To have respect for.

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

2. 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.”

3. 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

1. Hello, hi