Definition of Respect
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(v. t.) To take notice of; to regard with special attention; to regard as worthy of special consideration; hence, to care for; to heed.
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(v. t.) To consider worthy of esteem; to regard with honor.
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(v. t.) To look toward; to front upon or toward.
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(v. t.) To regard; to consider; to deem.
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(v. t.) To have regard to; to have reference to; to relate to; as, the treaty particularly respects our commerce.
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(v.) The act of noticing with attention; the giving particular consideration to; hence, care; caution.
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(v.) Esteem; regard; consideration; honor.
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(v.) An expression of respect of deference; regards; as, to send one's respects to another.
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(v.) Reputation; repute.
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(v.) Relation; reference; regard.
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(v.) Particular; point regarded; point of view; as, in this respect; in any respect; in all respects.
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(v.) Consideration; motive; interest.
Homophones of Respect
No Homophones Found.