respect

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   (usually preceded by `in') a detail or point

   it differs in that respect

2. 2
   noun

   an attitude of admiration or esteem

   I lost all respect for the company once I found out about their shady dealings.

3. 3
   noun

   An attitude of consideration or high regard.

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

4. 4
   noun

   Polite greetings, often offered as condolences after a death.

   The mourners paid their last respects to the deceased poet.

5. 5
   noun

   A particular aspect, feature or detail of something.

   This year's model is superior to last year's in several respects.

6. 6
   noun

   Good will; favor.

   And God looked upon the children of Israel, and God had respect unto them.

7. 7
   verb

   To have respect for.

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

8. 8
   verb

   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.

Etymology

From Middle English respect, from Old French respect, also respit (“respect, regard, consideration”), from Latin respectus (“a looking at, regard, respect”), perfect passive participle of respiciō (“look at, look back upon, respect”), from re- (“back”) + speciō (“to see”). Doublet of respite.