respect

Meanings

• noun

  A feeling of deep admiration for someone or something elicited by their abilities, qualities, or achievements.

  - "She earned the respect of her colleagues for her hard work."
  - "He showed great respect for his elders."

• noun

  A polite or considerate action undertaken toward someone.

  - "Showing respect by standing when someone enters the room."
  - "He deserved respect for his bravery."

• verb

  To admire deeply; to consider worthy of honor or consideration.

  - "We respect the elders in our community."
  - "He respects the law."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɹɪˈspɛkt/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

belittlement , contempt , contumely , despect , disdain , disparagement , disrespect , ignoring , irreverence , neglect , scorn , slight , contemn , despect , despise , dis , disrespect , diss , belittle , ignore , neglect , slight

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Synonyms

admiration , esteem , honor , recognition , regard , reverence , veneration , aspect , dimension , face , facet , side , aught , consideration , deference , esteem , fealty , regard , reverence , honor , esteem , honor , revere , venerate , esteem , value

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with respect
deference , precept , percept , expect

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Variants

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in respect of , in respect to , respect , respects , with respect to , respected , respecter , respecters , respecting , self-respect , self-respects , with (all) (due) respect , with all due respect , with respect

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Forms

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respects, respecting, respected, respectfully

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Etymology

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The word 'respect' comes from the Latin verb 'respicere,' which means 'to look back' or 'to look at again.' It is related to the Latin word 'respectus,' which means 'regard' or 'consideration.'

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Trivia

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1. Respect is a universal concept, recognized and valued in every culture and society.

2. The longest word in the English language with all five vowels in alphabetical order is 'respectfully'.

3. The word 'respect' appears 51 times in the Bible.

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Related Concepts

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1. Courtesy: Courtesy is a code of polite behavior and manners, often shown through respectful actions and gestures towards others.

2. Etiquette: Etiquette refers to the rules and customs governing social behavior, often related to showing respect and courtesy towards others.

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Quotes

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1. The Cat only grinned when it saw Alice. It looked good-natured, she thought: still it had VERY long claws and a great many teeth, so she felt that it ought to be treated with "respect".

   - Lewis Carroll,{it}Alice's Adventures in Wonderland{/it},1865

2. Our ragged hero wasn't a model boy in all "respects". I am afraid he swore sometimes, and now and then he played tricks upon unsophisticated boys from the country, or gave a wrong direction to honest old gentlemen unused to the city.

   - Horatio Alger,{it}Ragged Dick{/it},1868

3. Anyway any honor sent through the mail and cashable is about the only kind I got any great "respect" for …

   - Flannery O'Connor,{it}The Habit of Being{/it},1979

4. The earth's crust floats over a core of molten rock and some of its parts have a tendency to move with "respect" to one another.

   - Mario Salvadori,{it}Why Buildings Stand Up{/it},1990

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Culture

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Respect is a fundamental concept in various cultures and societies. It is often shown through gestures such as bowing, standing up, or removing shoes. In many Eastern cultures, respect is shown through the use of titles and honorifics. Respect is also a common theme in literature, art, and music, often depicted as a virtue that brings people together.

How to Memorize "respect"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a group of people standing up and bowing to show respect for a leader or elder.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'respect' with the feeling of admiration and consideration you have for someone.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Respect is a virtue, it's what we all should do, to show kindness and consideration, to make the world a better view.' to remember the meaning of respect.

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